Indirect taxes less subsidies in Congo
Congo: Indirect taxes less subsidies was 563.00 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Indirect taxes less subsidies in Congo, 1965–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for indirect taxes less subsidies in Congo is 563.00 billion current LCU, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 47 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 26.4% on the previous year and up 230.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, indirect taxes less subsidies in Congo peaked at 563.00 billion current LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1988.
That places Congo 12th out of 51 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Indirect taxes less subsidies in Congo, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 6.80 billion current LCU | — |
| 1966 | 7.60 billion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 1967 | 9.10 billion current LCU | +19.7% |
| 1968 | 10.00 billion current LCU | +9.9% |
| 1969 | 10.90 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 1970 | 9.70 billion current LCU | -11.0% |
| 1971 | 11.80 billion current LCU | +21.6% |
| 1972 | 11.90 billion current LCU | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 12.90 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 1974 | 14.50 billion current LCU | +12.4% |
| 1975 | 21.60 billion current LCU | +49.0% |
| 1976 | 21.00 billion current LCU | -2.8% |
| 1977 | 26.70 billion current LCU | +27.1% |
| 1978 | 21.80 billion current LCU | -18.4% |
| 1979 | 35.40 billion current LCU | +62.4% |
| 1980 | 17.50 billion current LCU | -50.6% |
| 1981 | 21.80 billion current LCU | +24.6% |
| 1982 | 37.80 billion current LCU | +73.4% |
| 1983 | 35.50 billion current LCU | -6.1% |
| 1984 | 45.90 billion current LCU | +29.3% |
| 1985 | 41.40 billion current LCU | -9.8% |
| 1986 | 38.00 billion current LCU | -8.2% |
| 1987 | 35.50 billion current LCU | -6.6% |
| 1988 | 0 current LCU | -100.0% |
| 1989 | 75.00 billion current LCU | — |
| 1990 | 73.05 billion current LCU | -2.6% |
| 1991 | 81.80 billion current LCU | +12.0% |
| 1992 | 80.54 billion current LCU | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 83.74 billion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 67.53 billion current LCU | -19.4% |
| 1995 | 103.89 billion current LCU | +53.9% |
| 1996 | 127.80 billion current LCU | +23.0% |
| 1997 | 78.03 billion current LCU | -38.9% |
| 1998 | 112.84 billion current LCU | +44.6% |
| 1999 | 98.10 billion current LCU | -13.1% |
| 2000 | 123.80 billion current LCU | +26.2% |
| 2001 | 170.17 billion current LCU | +37.5% |
| 2002 | 161.45 billion current LCU | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 177.30 billion current LCU | +9.8% |
| 2004 | 198.80 billion current LCU | +12.1% |
| 2005 | 210.50 billion current LCU | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 236.70 billion current LCU | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 264.45 billion current LCU | +11.7% |
| 2008 | 312.50 billion current LCU | +18.2% |
| 2009 | 357.92 billion current LCU | +14.5% |
| 2010 | 445.40 billion current LCU | +24.4% |
| 2011 | 563.00 billion current LCU | +26.4% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 563.00 billion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 222.96 billion current LCU, 2.5× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Congo's 563.00 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 128.54 billion current LCU, 4.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.88 billion current LCU | 6.80 billion current LCU | 10.90 billion current LCU | 5 |
| 1970s | 18.73 billion current LCU | 9.70 billion current LCU | 35.40 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 34.84 billion current LCU | 0 current LCU | 75.00 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 90.73 billion current LCU | 67.53 billion current LCU | 127.80 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 221.36 billion current LCU | 123.80 billion current LCU | 357.92 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 504.20 billion current LCU | 445.40 billion current LCU | 563.00 billion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Congo
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- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.9553 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 6.05 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 17.18 units per square kilometre (2023)
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- Scientific and technical journal articles 95.66 (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is indirect taxes less subsidies in Congo?
- Indirect taxes less subsidies in Congo was 563.00 billion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest indirect taxes less subsidies recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 563.00 billion current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest indirect taxes less subsidies recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1988.
- How does Congo rank for indirect taxes less subsidies?
- Congo ranks 12th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is indirect taxes less subsidies rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 230.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Indirect taxes less subsidies (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Indirect taxes are the sum of indirect taxes less subsidies. Indirect taxes are those taxes payable by producers that relate to the production, sale, purchase or use of the goods and services. Subsidies are grants on the current account made by general government to private enterprises and unincorporated public enterprises. Data are in current local currency.