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Economy of Congo vs East Timor compared: GDP & Debt

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The Congo has a GDP of $16.3B compared to $1.9B for East Timor, ranking 143/197 and 181/197 by economy size, respectively.

The Congo has $15.8B in government debt (96.8% of GDP), compared to $273M (14.3% of GDP) in East Timor.

Congo vs East Timor GDP by year

Congo
East Timor
1x
Year GDP, current $
Congo East Timor
2025 $16,306,633,779 $1,902,180,258
2024 $15,719,986,077 $1,865,608,515
2023 $15,321,055,823 $2,079,767,200
2022 $15,817,030,155 $3,208,599,900
2021 $14,825,690,211 $3,625,024,300
2020 $11,468,687,464 $2,162,619,200
2019 $13,976,637,780 $2,032,550,400
2018 $14,773,900,289 $1,555,988,600
2017 $11,834,473,039 $1,584,878,400
2016 $10,931,328,151 $1,640,464,600
2015 $12,434,793,867 $1,590,282,400
2014 $17,919,321,078 $1,447,535,200
2013 $17,958,720,699 $1,395,727,400
2012 $17,692,911,296 $1,160,555,000
2011 $15,655,383,577 $1,042,534,600
2010 $13,148,396,212 $881,909,300
2009 $9,723,299,915 $726,937,800
2008 $11,649,857,673 $648,523,600
2007 $8,782,703,437 $542,795,400
2006 $8,072,305,029 $453,792,400
2005 $6,650,001,680 $462,268,000
2004 $4,656,974,940 $440,772,000
2003 $3,503,723,088 $490,439,100
2002 $3,034,250,924 $469,455,500
2001 $2,796,704,604 $477,359,300
2000 $3,227,927,698 $366,924,300
1999 $2,354,772,960 $225,357,600
1998 $1,949,481,379 $325,729,800
1997 $2,322,719,103 $319,972,700
1996 $2,540,697,539 $306,956,900
1995 $2,116,003,868 $262,819,900
1994 $1,769,365,438 $239,040,500
1993 $2,684,323,623 $216,914,400
1992 $2,933,222,703 $187,891,500
1991 $2,724,853,506 $147,713,000
1990 $2,798,746,050 $128,210,142
1989 $2,389,593,026 -
1988 $2,212,536,312 -
1987 $2,297,753,652 -
1986 $1,849,268,212 -
1985 $2,160,872,540 -
1984 $2,193,581,365 -
1983 $2,097,274,290 -
1982 $2,160,640,565 -
1981 $1,993,512,323 -
1980 $1,705,796,853 -
1979 $1,198,749,667 -
1978 $878,771,772 -
1977 $765,224,029 -
1976 $754,549,601 -
1975 $767,102,680 -
1974 $585,364,634 -
1973 $541,973,363 -
1972 $410,669,264 -
1971 $322,128,019 -
1970 $274,960,700 -
1969 $265,040,036 -
1968 $251,247,458 -
1967 $237,397,428 -
1966 $220,613,582 -
1965 $198,318,064 -
1964 $185,693,725 -
1963 $172,233,431 -
1962 $166,521,240 -
1961 $151,675,739 -
1960 $131,731,863 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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GDP per capita in Congo vs East Timor by year

Congo
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
East Timor
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Congo East Timor
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2025 $2,515 - $1,341 -
2024 $2,482 $7,026 $1,332 $4,423
2023 $2,478 $6,850 $1,502 $4,807
2022 $2,621 $6,647 $2,343 $5,730
2021 $2,516 $6,263 $2,685 $6,825
2020 $1,994 $4,771 $1,631 $6,132
2019 $2,488 $5,720 $1,562 $4,557
2018 $2,694 $5,593 $1,219 $3,561
2017 $2,212 $4,445 $1,266 $3,463
2016 $2,093 $4,016 $1,336 $3,391
2015 $2,439 $4,715 $1,320 $3,108
2014 $3,601 $5,733 $1,225 $2,860
2013 $3,697 $5,834 $1,205 $2,566
2012 $3,732 $6,058 $1,023 $2,386
2011 $3,396 $5,175 $939 $2,066
2010 $2,947 $5,125 $813 $1,955
2009 $2,271 $4,801 $687 $1,810
2008 $2,832 $4,448 $628 $1,675
2007 $2,206 $4,243 $540 $1,516
2006 $2,104 $4,588 $465 $1,377
2005 $1,799 $4,279 $487 $1,435
2004 $1,306 $3,992 $474 $1,379
2003 $1,017 $3,887 $535 $1,355
2002 $906 $3,888 $534 $1,417
2001 $855 $3,748 $588 $1,619
2000 $1,024 $3,667 $492 $1,483
1999 $776 $3,464 $270 $819
1998 $660 $3,602 $346 $1,108
1997 $804 $3,510 $349 $1,149
1996 $899 $3,547 $344 $1,116
1995 $770 $3,434 $303 $1,043
1994 $662 $3,327 $283.1 $985
1993 $1,034 $3,550 $264.1 $925
1992 $1,164 $3,608 $235.1 $843
1991 $1,113 $3,536 $189.8 $766
1990 $1,176 $3,437 $168.6 $685
1989 $1,033 - - -
1988 $984 - - -
1987 $1,052 - - -
1986 $872 - - -
1985 $1,049 - - -
1984 $1,097 - - -
1983 $1,075 - - -
1982 $1,131 - - -
1981 $1,066 - - -
1980 $933 - - -
1979 $670 - - -
1978 $503 - - -
1977 $448 - - -
1976 $453 - - -
1975 $471 - - -
1974 $370 - - -
1973 $353 - - -
1972 $276.3 - - -
1971 $223.5 - - -
1970 $196.7 - - -
1969 $195.4 - - -
1968 $190.8 - - -
1967 $185.7 - - -
1966 $177.6 - - -
1965 $164.2 - - -
1964 $158.1 - - -
1963 $150.7 - - -
1962 $149.6 - - -
1961 $139.9 - - -
1960 $124.7 - - -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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The Congo's GDP per capita is $2,515, ranking 153/197, compared to $1,341 in East Timor, ranking 168/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), the Congo ranks 148th at $7,026, while East Timor ranks 163rd at $4,423.

Economic indicators

Congo East Timor
Gross domestic product
$16.3B
2025
$1.9B
2025
GDP rank
143/197
2025
181/197
2025
GDP growth
3.08%
2024-2025
6.98%
2024-2025
GDP per capita
$2,515
2025
$1,341
2025
GDP per capita rank
153/197
2025
168/197
2025
GDP per capita, PPP
$7,026
2024
$4,423
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
148/197
2024
163/197
2024
Government debt
$15.8B
2025
$273M
2025
Debt-to-GDP ratio
96.8%
2025
14.3%
2025
Government debt per person
$2,435
2025
$192.3
2025
Government debt per person rank
114/185
2025
182/185
2025
Average annual personal income after taxes
$2,494
2026
$1,644
2026
Income share by richest 10%
37.9%
2011
24%
2014
Income share by poorest 10%
1.6%
2011
4%
2014
Government expenditure, % of GDP
23.9%
2025
93.9%
2025
Consumer prices inflation
2.6%
2024-2025
0.5%
2024-2025
Unemployment rate
10%
2012
1.54%
2022
Population
6718789
1446322

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Congo
Spending

Debt
East Timor
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Congo East Timor
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2025 23.9% 96.8% 93.9% 14.3%
2024 21.7% 98% 98% 14.4%
2023 20.7% 102.9% 78.6% 12.4%
2022 22.8% 93.5% 59.9% 7.9%
2021 20.9% 97.8% 45.7% 6.53%
2020 21.1% 102.5% 61.7% 10.1%
2019 20.2% 77.6% 68.8% 9.51%
2018 17.8% 71.2% 85.5% 9.31%
2017 26.6% 88.5% 87.3% 6.71%
2016 38.8% 84.5% 112.2% 4.71%
2015 41.3% 74.2% 98.1% 2.95%
2014 48.6% 42.3% 111% 1.52%
2013 42.4% 33.9% 96.1% 0.46%
2012 30.7% 30.2% 129.3% 0.002%
2011 27.9% 34.4% 133.3% 0%
2010 23% 43.5% 121.3% 0%
2009 24.4% 83.8% 121.8% 0%
2008 24.2% 69.6% 122.4% 0%
2007 28.6% 93.8% 75.8% 0%
2006 26.6% 94.7% 59.8% 0%
2005 22.1% 99.8% 58.3% 0%
2004 24.4% 122.6% 74.2% 0%
2003 27% 185.3% 80.1% 0%
2002 32.1% 163.5% 93.5% 0%
2001 29.1% 180.1% 95.7% 0%
2000 22.6% 145% - -
1999 28.8% 0% - -
1998 25.1% 0% - -
1997 22.2% 0% - -
1996 15.7% 0% - -
1995 27.6% 0% - -
1994 30.7% 0% - -
1993 32.8% 0% - -
1992 32.8% 0% - -
1991 34.1% 0% - -
1990 30.4% 0% - -
1989 20.3% 151.7% - -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1989, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2025, the Congo's government spending was $3.9B, accounting for 23.9% of its GDP, while East Timor spent $1.79B, or 93.9% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 96.8% in the Congo and 14.3% in East Timor, ranking 27/185 and 178/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Congo

East Timor
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Congo East Timor
2025 0.28% -48%
2024 3.62% -47%
2023 5.81% -34.7%
2022 8.94% -29.5%
2021 1.63% -20.1%
2020 -1.1% -18.9%
2019 4.3% -25.4%
2018 5.22% -26.9%
2017 -5.57% -33.8%
2016 -14.5% -55.7%
2015 -17.8% -33.2%
2014 -10.7% -37.5%
2013 -2.85% -14.4%
2012 7.24% -38.7%
2011 16.1% -25.4%
2010 15.5% -19.8%
2009 4.76% -17.2%
2008 23.9% -18.6%
2007 8.99% -29.9%
2006 16% 41%
2005 13.4% -10.5%
2004 3.33% -7.48%
2003 0.37% -8.24%
2002 -7.34% -7.64%
2001 -0.71% 3.24%
2000 1.05% -
1999 -4.75% -
1998 -5.16% -
1997 3.67% -
1996 9.2% -
1995 -6.38% -
1994 -10.6% -
1993 -11.3% -
1992 -12.7% -
1991 -11.2% -
1990 -4.1% -
1989 0.78% -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1989, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2025, the Congo's government surplus, the difference between spending and revenue, was $45.6M, equivalent to 0.28% of GDP. This compares to East Timor's deficit of $914M, or 48% of GDP.

Over the past 25 years, the Congo recorded a fiscal deficit in 8 of those years, while East Timor ran a deficit in 23 years. On average, the Congo posted an annual surplus equal to 3.15% of GDP, compared to deficit of 22.6% of GDP for East Timor.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Congo

East Timor
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Congo East Timor
2025 2.6% 0.5%
2024 3.1% 2.1%
2023 4.3% 8.4%
2022 3% 7%
2021 2% 3.8%
2020 1.4% 0.5%
2019 0.4% 0.9%
2018 1.2% 2.3%
2017 0.4% 0.5%
2016 3.2% -1.5%
2015 3.2% 0.6%
2014 0.9% 0.8%
2013 4.6% 9.5%
2012 5% 10.9%
2011 1.8% 13.2%
2010 0.4% 5.2%
2009 4.3% -0.2%
2008 6% 7.4%
2007 2.6% 8.6%
2006 4.7% 5.2%
2005 2.5% 1.6%
2004 3.7% 2.2%
2003 1.7% 8%
2002 3% 4.1%
2001 0.8% 3.6%
2000 0.5% -
1999 3% -
1998 2.2% -
1997 12.7% -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Over the past 25 years, the Congo has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 2.67%, compared with 4.21% in East Timor. In 2025, inflation was 2.6% in the Congo and 0.5% in East Timor.

Top exports between countries

Congo
Export category Export value
Miscellaneous $8K
East Timor
Export category Export value
Textiles & consumer goods $35K
Machinery & equipment $1K
Wood & paper products $1K

Balance of trade

Congo East Timor
Current account balance
$1.72B
2021
-$701M
2025
Current account balance ranking
46/190
2021
109/190
2025
Current account balance, % of GDP
+11.6%
2021
-36.9%
2025
Goods imports
$2.78B
2021
$842M
2025
Goods exports
$7.51B
2021
$126M
2025
Service imports
$1.71B
2021
$475M
2025
Service exports
$240M
2021
$147M
2025
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
43.6%
2025
84.9%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
48%
2025
10.6%
2024

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Congo East Timor
Economic freedom 48.6 47.9
Economic freedom ranking 169/197 173/197
Property rights 28.7 43.5
Government integrity 13.9 43.9
Judicial effectiveness 15.4 34.5
Tax burden 73.7 97.1
Government spending 85.8 0
Fiscal health 80.8 19.6
Business freedom 35.8 62.7
Labor freedom 52.4 56.5
Monetary freedom 78.4 72.2
Trade freedom 52.8 79.8
Investment freedom 35 45
Financial freedom 30 20

Economic freedom comparison by year

Congo
East Timor
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Congo East Timor
2026 48.6 47.9
2025 48.6 47.9
2024 47.8 50.2
2023 48.1 47.2
2022 48.5 46.3
2021 50.7 44.7
2020 41.8 45.9
2019 39.7 44.2
2018 38.9 48.1
2017 40 46.3
2016 42.8 45.8
2015 42.7 45.5
2014 43.7 43.2
2013 43.5 43.7
2012 43.8 43.3
2011 43.6 42.8
2010 43.2 45.8
2009 45.4 50.5
2008 45.3 -
2007 44.4 -
2006 43.8 -
2005 46.2 -
2004 45.9 -
2003 47.7 -
2002 45.3 -
2001 44.3 -
2000 40.6 -
1999 41.6 -
1998 33.8 -
1997 42.2 -
1996 40.3 -

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1996–2026, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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The Economic Freedom Index for the Congo is 48.6, ranking 169/197, compared to 47.9 for East Timor, ranking 173/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Congo East Timor
Services, % of GDP
54.3%
2025
71.6%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
35.6%
2025
11.8%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
10.1%
2025
20.2%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$14.8B
2025
$2.14B
2025
GNI per capita, PPP
$6,490
2025
$5,120
2025
Total reserves including gold
$759M
2024
$851M
2025
Total reserves ranking
147/177
2024
145/177
2025
Net foreign direct investment
$330M
2021
-$253M
2025
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$604M
2024
$225M
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$25.4M
2024
$4.5M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
7.67%
2024
1.23%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
40.9%
2011
41.8%
2014
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
29.4%
2025
30.1%
2024

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1996–2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  5. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1989, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  6. TradeMap (2022–2023, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  7. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  8. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.