Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) was 38.7% in 2020. ▬ Flat
Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2004–2020
Source: International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2020, labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 38.7%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.7% on the previous year and down 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 41.1% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 38.0%, in 2014.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 161st of 186 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39.9% | 39.6% | 41.0% | 6 |
| 2010s | 39.4% | 38.0% | 41.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.7% | 38.7% | 38.7% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 158 Mauritania 39.3% compare
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- 162 Burundi 38.3% compare
- 163 East Timor 37.4% compare
- 164 Kenya 37.3% compare
- 164 Mali 37.3% compare
More work & labour data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 61.8% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) 43.2% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 62.3% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 66.9% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-6 64.6% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) 41.2% (2025)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 92.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Democratic Republic of Congo was 38.7% in 2020, according to International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 41.1% in 2016.
- What is the lowest labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.0% in 2014.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for labor share of gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 161st out of 186 countries with data for 2020.
- Is labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) is the estimated total compensation of employees given as a percent of GDP. It provides information about the relative share of output paid as compensation to employees, compared to the share paid to capital.