Congo, Rep.—Gross National Savings (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #13 of 43Updated August 2026
Latest Value
22.8%
2027
YoY Change
-1.8%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#13
of 43 countries
Maximum
57.8%
2013
Minimum
21.7%
2025
CAGR
-2.4%
24 years
Last
22.8%
Previous
23.2%
Highest
57.8%
Lowest
21.7%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Congo, Rep.'s gross national savings (% of GDP) was 23.2% in 2026, ranking #13 out of 43 countries. This represents a -1.8% change from 2026. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was 57.8% (2013) and the lowest was 21.7% (2025). The IMF WEO projects 22.8% by 2027. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
In 2026, the Republic of Congo's gross national savings were 22.7% of GDP, ranking 14th globally, a decrease from 23.0% in 2025.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 22.8% | -1.8% |
| 2026 | 23.2% | +7.0% |
| 2025 | 21.7% | -10.2% |
| 2024 | 24.1% | +7.8% |
| 2023 | 22.4% | -48.4% |
| 2022 | 43.4% | +24.1% |
| 2021 | 35.0% | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 36.3% | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 37.6% | -21.7% |
| 2018 | 48.0% | +21.7% |
| 2017 | 39.5% | +51.7% |
| 2016 | 26.0% | -35.6% |
| 2015 | 40.4% | -26.0% |
| 2014 | 54.6% | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 57.8% | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 57.5% | +14.9% |
| 2011 | 50.0% | -7.5% |
| 2010 | 54.0% | +34.5% |
| 2009 | 40.2% | -18.9% |
| 2008 | 49.5% | +33.7% |
| 2007 | 37.1% | -13.7% |
| 2006 | 42.9% | +34.2% |
| 2005 | 32.0% | -19.7% |
| 2004 | 39.9% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 23.2% | +7.0% |
| 2027Forecast | 22.8% | -1.8% |
Top Countries — Gross National Savings (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad | 35.1% | 2026 |
| 2 | Zambia | 34.8% | 2026 |
| 3 | Gabon | 34.1% | 2026 |
| 4 | Tanzania | 33.0% | 2026 |
| 5 | Lesotho | 30.4% | 2026 |
| 6 | Benin | 29.8% | 2026 |
| 7 | Botswana | 28.0% | 2026 |
| 8 | Burkina Faso | 28.0% | 2026 |
| 9 | Equatorial Guinea | 27.3% | 2026 |
| 10 | Nigeria | 26.4% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Gross national savings as a percentage of GDP. The aggregate of savings by households, businesses, and government.
Methodology
GDP minus total consumption plus net income from abroad. Represents the portion of national income not consumed.
Unit
Percent of GDP