What was Congo, Rep.'s Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) in 2021?

In 2021, Congo, Rep.'s Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) was 37.71, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is Congo, Rep.'s Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) rising or falling?

Congo, Rep.'s Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) rose 43.8% from 2020 to 2021.

How does Congo, Rep. rank globally on Total natural resources rents (% of GDP)?

In 2021, Congo, Rep. ranked #4 out of 197 countries reporting Total natural resources rents (% of GDP).

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

The global average for Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) in 2021 was 6.63, so Congo, Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 46.

Congo, Rep.: Total natural resources rents (% of GDP)

Name: Congo, Rep.: Total natural resources rents (% of GDP)
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In 2021, Congo, Rep.'s Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) was 37.71.

That's up 43.8% from 2020, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 6.63 . Congo, Rep. ranks #4 globally out of 197 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 46.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

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

Highlights

Peak: 53.31; 2006
Trough: 15.89; 2015
1-year change: +43.8%
5-year change: +121.8%; +17.3% / yr
10-year change: -27.3%; -3.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Total natural resources rents (% of GDP)
2021	37.7125
2020	26.2181
2019	39.2430
2018	42.6682
2017	29.8064
2016	17.0000
2015	15.8857
2014	27.6582
2013	33.1449
2012	41.3573

About Total natural resources rents (% of GDP)

Total natural resources rents are the sum of oil rents, natural gas rents, coal rents (hard and soft), mineral rents, and forest rents.

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

Frequently asked questions

What was Congo, Rep.'s Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) in 2021?: In 2021, Congo, Rep.'s Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) was 37.71, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Rep.'s Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) rising or falling?: Congo, Rep.'s Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) rose 43.8% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Congo, Rep. rank globally on Total natural resources rents (% of GDP)?: In 2021, Congo, Rep. ranked #4 out of 197 countries reporting Total natural resources rents (% of GDP).
How does Congo, Rep.'s Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) compare to the world average?: The global average for Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) in 2021 was 6.63, so Congo, Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 46.
What is Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) and how is it measured?: Total natural resources rents are the sum of oil rents, natural gas rents, coal rents (hard and soft), mineral rents, and forest rents.

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