What was Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Mineral rents (% of GDP) in 2021?

In 2021, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Mineral rents (% of GDP) was 28.81, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Mineral rents (% of GDP) rising or falling?

Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Mineral rents (% of GDP) rose 411.4% from 2020 to 2021.

How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Mineral rents (% of GDP)?

In 2021, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #1 out of 197 countries reporting Mineral rents (% of GDP).

How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Mineral rents (% of GDP) compare to the world average?

The global average for Mineral rents (% of GDP) in 2021 was 1.76, so Congo, Dem. Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 46.

Congo, Dem. Rep.: Mineral rents (% of GDP)

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In 2021, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Mineral rents (% of GDP) was 28.81.

That's up 411.4% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 1.76 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #1 globally out of 197 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 46.

Source: World Bank Open Data (NY.GDP.MINR.RT.ZS) • Data as of 2021

Trend (2002–2021)

2008 · Global financial crisis
2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 28.81; 2021
Trough: 0.13; 2002
1-year change: +411.4%
5-year change: +1,070.5%; +63.6% / yr
10-year change: +206.8%; +11.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mineral rents (% of GDP)
2021	28.8128
2020	5.6346
2019	3.6353
2018	8.0929
2017	7.0017
2016	2.4616
2015	3.2899
2014	6.9663
2013	7.8094
2012	7.6242

About Mineral rents (% of GDP)

Mineral rents are the difference between the value of production for a stock of minerals at world prices and their total costs of production. Minerals included in the calculation are tin, gold, lead, zinc, iron, copper, nickel, silver, bauxite, and phosphate.

Indicator code: NY.GDP.MINR.RT.ZS • Category: Economy

Frequently asked questions

What was Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Mineral rents (% of GDP) in 2021?: In 2021, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Mineral rents (% of GDP) was 28.81, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Mineral rents (% of GDP) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Mineral rents (% of GDP) rose 411.4% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Mineral rents (% of GDP)?: In 2021, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #1 out of 197 countries reporting Mineral rents (% of GDP).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Mineral rents (% of GDP) compare to the world average?: The global average for Mineral rents (% of GDP) in 2021 was 1.76, so Congo, Dem. Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 46.
What is Mineral rents (% of GDP) and how is it measured?: Mineral rents are the difference between the value of production for a stock of minerals at world prices and their total costs of production. Minerals included in the calculation are tin, gold, lead, zinc, iron, copper, nickel, silver, bauxite, and phosphate.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (NY.GDP.MINR.RT.ZS), CC BY 4.0.