Monthly minimum wage in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Monthly minimum wage was 183,950 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Monthly minimum wage in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 2003–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Congo, Democratic Republic of the recorded 183,950 for monthly minimum wage in 2024. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is up 321.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, monthly minimum wage in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 183,950 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 7,258, in 2003.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 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% |
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 Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- 16 Hungary 322,800 compare
- 17 Argentina 271,571 compare
- 18 Madagascar 262,880 compare
- 20 Japan 182,726 compare
- 21 New Caledonia 166,536 compare
- 22 Gabon 150,000 compare
- 22 Tanzania, United Republic of 150,000 compare
More work & labour data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 41,856 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 64.13 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 3.33 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages) 61.8% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages) 62.3% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 66.9% (2025)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 92.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is monthly minimum wage in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Monthly minimum wage in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 183,950 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest monthly minimum wage recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 183,950 in 2018.
- What is the lowest monthly minimum wage recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,258 in 2003.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for monthly minimum wage?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 19th out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is monthly minimum wage rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is up 321.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Monthly minimum wage. 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.