Share of employee compensation in public spending in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Share of employee compensation in public spending was 37.39 in 2022. ▲ Rising
Share of employee compensation in public spending in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1990–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of employee compensation in public spending in Congo, Democratic Republic of the is 37.39, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 30.3% on the previous year and up 14.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of employee compensation in public spending in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 59.52 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 11.78, in 1996.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 37th of 155 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 32 years of available data.
Share of employee compensation in public spending in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 23.6 | — |
| 1991 | 35.56 | +50.6% |
| 1992 | 12.5 | -64.9% |
| 1993 | 19.89 | +59.1% |
| 1994 | 17.36 | -12.7% |
| 1995 | 34.86 | +100.8% |
| 1996 | 11.78 | -66.2% |
| 1997 | 23.32 | +97.9% |
| 1998 | 59.52 | +155.3% |
| 1999 | 42.16 | -29.2% |
| 2000 | 27.14 | -35.6% |
| 2001 | 18.67 | -31.2% |
| 2002 | 17.35 | -7.1% |
| 2003 | 20.47 | +18.0% |
| 2004 | 22.08 | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 19.74 | -10.6% |
| 2006 | 22.42 | +13.6% |
| 2007 | 27.32 | +21.9% |
| 2008 | 33.08 | +21.1% |
| 2009 | 32.07 | -3.0% |
| 2010 | 42.61 | +32.8% |
| 2012 | 32.77 | -23.1% |
| 2013 | 35.51 | +8.4% |
| 2014 | 38.25 | +7.7% |
| 2015 | 40.65 | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 42.29 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 48.45 | +14.6% |
| 2018 | 35.45 | -26.8% |
| 2019 | 52.78 | +48.9% |
| 2020 | 58.13 | +10.1% |
| 2021 | 53.66 | -7.7% |
| 2022 | 37.39 | -30.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28.05 | 11.78 | 59.52 | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.03 | 17.35 | 33.08 | 10 |
| 2010s | 40.97 | 32.77 | 52.78 | 9 |
| 2020s | 49.72 | 37.39 | 58.13 | 3 |
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More work & labour data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 64.13 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 41,856 (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)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 64.3% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 66.8% (2025)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 92.5% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages) 61.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of employee compensation in public spending in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Share of employee compensation in public spending in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 37.39 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of employee compensation in public spending recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 59.52 in 1998.
- What is the lowest share of employee compensation in public spending recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.78 in 1996.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for share of employee compensation in public spending?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 37th out of 155 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of employee compensation in public spending rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of employee compensation in public spending. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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