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Republic of the Congo Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) in Republic of the Congo stood at 20.05% in 2021, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 1.31 percentage points from 18.74% in 2020. Ten years earlier, in 2011, the value was 38.75% (down 18.7 percentage points since). The highest value since 2001 was 47.21% in 2008, the lowest 16.31% in 2017. Republic of the Congo ranked 83rd highest of the 128 countries in this dataset in 2021; Nauru ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: % · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1972–2024
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What is Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP)?

Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP), measured in %, measures the total economic output of Republic of the Congo. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In Republic of the Congo, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

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What is the latest Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) in Republic of the Congo?

Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) in Republic of the Congo stood at 20.05% in 2021, according to World Bank.

Is Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) in Republic of the Congo rising or falling?

The latest value is up 1.31 percentage points from 18.74% in 2020. Ten years earlier, in 2011, the value was 38.75% (down 18.7 percentage points since).

How does Republic of the Congo rank for Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP)?

Republic of the Congo ranked 83rd highest of the 128 countries in this dataset in 2021; Nauru ranked first.

What is the highest Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) on record in Republic of the Congo?

The highest value since 2001 was 47.21% in 2008, the lowest 16.31% in 2017.

Metadata for Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) in Republic of the Congo
IndicatorRevenue, excluding grants (% of GDP)
CountryRepublic of the Congo
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 20.05% (2021)

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APA

World Bank. (2026). Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) — Republic of the Congo [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-gc-rev-xgrt-gd-zs/COG. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS

MLA

World Bank. "Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) — Republic of the Congo." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-gc-rev-xgrt-gd-zs/COG. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) — Republic of the Congo." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-gc-rev-xgrt-gd-zs/COG. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_gc_rev_xgrt_gd_zs_cog,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Revenue, excluding grants (\% of GDP) --- Republic of the Congo}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-gc-rev-xgrt-gd-zs/COG},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS}
}