Congo, Dem. Rep.—Inflation, CPI (%, World Bank)
Latest Value
2.9%
2016
YoY Change
+287.8%
2015 → 2016
Maximum
513.9%
2000
Minimum
0.7%
2015
CAGR
-27.7%
17 years
Last
2.9%
Previous
0.7%
Highest
513.9%
Lowest
0.7%
Unit
annual %
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Congo, Dem. Rep.'s inflation, CPI (%, world bank) was 2.9% in 2016. This represents a +287.8% change from 2015. Over the past 17 years, the highest recorded value was 513.9% (2000) and the lowest was 0.7% (2015). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2.9% | +287.8% |
| 2015 | 0.7% | -40.1% |
| 2014 | 1.2% | +53.8% |
| 2013 | 0.8% | -91.7% |
| 2012 | 9.7% | -36.5% |
| 2011 | 15.3% | +115.7% |
| 2010 | 7.1% | +153.6% |
| 2009 | 2.8% | -83.8% |
| 2008 | 17.3% | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 16.9% | +29.8% |
| 2006 | 13.1% | -38.8% |
| 2005 | 21.3% | +433.7% |
| 2004 | 4.0% | -69.0% |
| 2003 | 12.9% | -59.2% |
| 2002 | 31.5% | -91.2% |
| 2001 | 359.9% | -30.0% |
| 2000 | 513.9% |
Top Countries — Inflation, CPI (%, World Bank)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 219.9% | 2024 |
| 2 | Sudan | 138.8% | 2022 |
| 3 | Zimbabwe | 104.7% | 2022 |
| 4 | South Sudan | 91.4% | 2024 |
| 5 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 42.2% | 2025 |
| 6 | Turkiye | 34.9% | 2025 |
| 7 | Burundi | 34.1% | 2025 |
| 8 | Haiti | 28.6% | 2025 |
| 9 | Malawi | 28.4% | 2025 |
| 10 | Nigeria | 23.0% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Inflation as measured by the consumer price index reflects the annual percentage change in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a basket of goods and services that may be fixed or changed at specified intervals, such as yearly.
Methodology
Data compiled by International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Unit
annual %