Multilateral debt service in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Multilateral debt service was 105.65 million TDS, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Multilateral debt service in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970–2024
Source: International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB). Measured in TDS, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, multilateral debt service in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 105.65 million TDS, current US$.
The figure is down 29.6% on the previous year and down 56.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, multilateral debt service in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 412.00 million TDS, current US$ in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 TDS, current US$, in 1999.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 77th of 123 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Multilateral debt service in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | TDS, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.66 million TDS, current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 1.88 million TDS, current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1972 | 1.18 million TDS, current US$ | -36.9% |
| 1973 | 1.25 million TDS, current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1974 | 7.99 million TDS, current US$ | +540.3% |
| 1975 | 6.16 million TDS, current US$ | -23.0% |
| 1976 | 8.49 million TDS, current US$ | +38.0% |
| 1977 | 9.78 million TDS, current US$ | +15.2% |
| 1978 | 13.33 million TDS, current US$ | +36.3% |
| 1979 | 24.84 million TDS, current US$ | +86.3% |
| 1980 | 23.65 million TDS, current US$ | -4.8% |
| 1981 | 20.24 million TDS, current US$ | -14.4% |
| 1982 | 20.01 million TDS, current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1983 | 28.78 million TDS, current US$ | +43.8% |
| 1984 | 27.66 million TDS, current US$ | -3.9% |
| 1985 | 30.00 million TDS, current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1986 | 37.81 million TDS, current US$ | +26.1% |
| 1987 | 60.23 million TDS, current US$ | +59.3% |
| 1988 | 71.57 million TDS, current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1989 | 64.76 million TDS, current US$ | -9.5% |
| 1990 | 68.10 million TDS, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 70.01 million TDS, current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 49.11 million TDS, current US$ | -29.9% |
| 1993 | 11.81 million TDS, current US$ | -75.9% |
| 1994 | 854,941 TDS, current US$ | -92.8% |
| 1996 | 117,595 TDS, current US$ | -86.2% |
| 1999 | 0 TDS, current US$ | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0 TDS, current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 0 TDS, current US$ | — |
| 2002 | 412.00 million TDS, current US$ | — |
| 2003 | 93.95 million TDS, current US$ | -77.2% |
| 2004 | 59.16 million TDS, current US$ | -37.0% |
| 2005 | 63.51 million TDS, current US$ | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 81.50 million TDS, current US$ | +28.3% |
| 2007 | 152.81 million TDS, current US$ | +87.5% |
| 2008 | 183.65 million TDS, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 2009 | 192.66 million TDS, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 175.89 million TDS, current US$ | -8.7% |
| 2011 | 236.01 million TDS, current US$ | +34.2% |
| 2012 | 209.29 million TDS, current US$ | -11.3% |
| 2013 | 208.10 million TDS, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 244.24 million TDS, current US$ | +17.4% |
| 2015 | 173.72 million TDS, current US$ | -28.9% |
| 2016 | 237.20 million TDS, current US$ | +36.5% |
| 2017 | 179.90 million TDS, current US$ | -24.2% |
| 2018 | 165.43 million TDS, current US$ | -8.0% |
| 2019 | 185.49 million TDS, current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2020 | 154.65 million TDS, current US$ | -16.6% |
| 2021 | 206.38 million TDS, current US$ | +33.4% |
| 2022 | 194.92 million TDS, current US$ | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 150.05 million TDS, current US$ | -23.0% |
| 2024 | 105.65 million TDS, current US$ | -29.6% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 105.65 million TDS, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 78.84 million TDS, current US$, 1.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 105.65 million TDS, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 128.14 million TDS, current US$, 82% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Multilateral debt service in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +540.3% | 1.25 million TDS, current US$ | 7.99 million TDS, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.66 million TDS, current US$ | 1.18 million TDS, current US$ | 24.84 million TDS, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 38.47 million TDS, current US$ | 20.01 million TDS, current US$ | 71.57 million TDS, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 28.57 million TDS, current US$ | 0 TDS, current US$ | 70.01 million TDS, current US$ | 7 |
| 2000s | 123.92 million TDS, current US$ | 0 TDS, current US$ | 412.00 million TDS, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 201.53 million TDS, current US$ | 165.43 million TDS, current US$ | 244.24 million TDS, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 162.33 million TDS, current US$ | 105.65 million TDS, current US$ | 206.38 million TDS, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 74 Tajikistan 129.71 million TDS, current US$ compare
- 75 Fiji 114.13 million TDS, current US$ compare
- 76 Congo 111.22 million TDS, current US$ compare
- 78 Maldives 103.33 million TDS, current US$ compare
- 79 Suriname 102.22 million TDS, current US$ compare
- 80 Yemen 90.25 million TDS, current US$ compare
More external debt data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- IFC, private nonguaranteed 22.26 million NFL, US$ (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per capita 0.2037 NFL, US$ per person (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per unit of GDP 0.0003 NFL, US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per square kilometre 32.2 NFL, US$ per square kilometre (2023)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 0.5% (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA 498.36 million NFL, current US$ (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), per capita 4.56 NFL, current US$ per person (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0066 NFL, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Net financial flows, IBRD -81.55 million NFL, current US$ (2002)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 1.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is multilateral debt service in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Multilateral debt service in Democratic Republic of Congo was 105.65 million TDS, current US$ in 2024, according to International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest multilateral debt service recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 412.00 million TDS, current US$ in 2002.
- What is the lowest multilateral debt service recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 TDS, current US$ in 1999.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for multilateral debt service?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 77th out of 123 countries with data for 2024.
- Is multilateral debt service rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB), published as part of Multilateral debt service (TDS, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Public and publicly guaranteed multilateral loans include loans and credits from the World Bank, regional development banks, and other multilateral and intergovernmental agencies. Excluded are loans from funds administered by an international organization on behalf of a single donor government; these are classified as loans from governments. Debt service payments are the sum of principal repayments and interest payments actually made in the year specified. Data are in current U.S. dollars.