Monthly minimum wage (Local currency) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Monthly minimum wage (Local currency) was 183,950 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Monthly minimum wage in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2003–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2024, monthly minimum wage in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 183,950. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 321.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, monthly minimum wage in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 183,950 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 7,258, in 2003.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 19th of 173 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Monthly minimum wage (Local currency) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7,258 | — |
| 2008 | 24,267 | +234.3% |
| 2009 | 36,400 | +50.0% |
| 2010 | 36,400 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 43,680 | +20.0% |
| 2012 | 43,680 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 43,680 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 43,680 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 43,680 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 43,680 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 43,680 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 183,950 | +321.1% |
| 2019 | 183,950 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 183,950 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 183,950 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 183,950 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 183,950 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 183,950 | +0.0% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 183,950 is above the median for low income countries, which is 16,895, 10.9× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 183,950 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 37,500, 4.9× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22,642 | 7,258 | 36,400 | 3 |
| 2010s | 71,006 | 36,400 | 183,950 | 10 |
| 2020s | 183,950 | 183,950 | 183,950 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More work & labour data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 23,407 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 64.13 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 41,856 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 4.48 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 2 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 4,595 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 1,696 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 61.26 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 3.69 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 3.33 % change on previous year (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is monthly minimum wage in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Monthly minimum wage in Democratic Republic of Congo was 183,950 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest monthly minimum wage recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 183,950 in 2018.
- What is the lowest monthly minimum wage recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,258 in 2003.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for monthly minimum wage?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 19th out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is monthly minimum wage rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 321.1%. 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 Labour Organization, published as part of Monthly minimum wage (Local currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Data refer to the minimum monthly earnings of all employees as of December 31st of each year. Minimum wages are not reported for countries for which collective bargaining is in place for minimum wages. In cases where a national minimum wage is not mandated, the minimum wage in place in the capital or major city is used. In some cases, an average of multiple regional minimum wages is used. In countries where the minimum wage is set at the sectoral level or occupational level, the minimum wage for manufacturing or unskilled workers is generally applied. Data are converted to U.S. dollars as the common currency, using exchange rates or purchasing power parity (PPP) rates rates for private consumption expenditures. The latter series allows for international comparisons by taking account of the differences in relative prices between countries. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.