Inflation rates by country and year

-3.9%7.7%19.3%30.8%42.4%
-3.9%7.7%19.3%30.8%42.4%
19864.2%
20066.5%
20252.4%
Source: World Bank

Data: World Bank, annual %. For information only — not financial advice.

Year2025Inflation Rate2.4%

Behind the curve

Turning points in Congo, Rep.

  1. 1994↑ Upward pressure

    The CFA franc devaluation — Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)

    The CFA-franc devaluation initially restored competitiveness, but the Republic of the Congo's armed conflicts devastated the non-oil economy and overshadowed the hoped-for adjustment gains.

    IMF · Republic of Congo: Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
  2. 2008↑ Upward pressure

    The world food price crisis — Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)

    High food and energy costs lifted inflation in 2008 while rising oil exports repaired the external balance. The government cut selected taxes and tariffs to cushion food and fuel costs.

    IMF · Republic of Congo: 2008 Article IV Consultation
  3. 2022↑ Upward pressure

    The post-pandemic inflation surge — Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)

    Ukraine-war spillovers raised food inflation and household hardship in 2022, even as higher oil exports benefited the public finances and external position.

    IMF · Republic of Congo: First ECF Review, 2022

These are selected historical influences, not a complete account of inflation. An upward-pressure event can coincide with a peak when its inflationary effect has already occurred or when other forces begin pushing inflation lower. The markers show the years in which events occurred, although their effects may extend into later years.

What is the inflation in Congo, Rep.?

The annual inflation rate in Congo, Rep. was 2.4% in 2025, the most recent year in the World Bank dataset. That means prices rose 2.4% on average compared with the year before. Use the chart above to explore Congo, Rep.'s full inflation history from 1986 to 2025, and to compare it with any other country.

How inflation in Congo, Rep. has changed

Inflation in Congo, Rep. peaked at 42.4% in 1994 and reached its lowest point at -3.9% in 1992. Averaged across the 38 years of available data (1986–2025), the rate has been 3.6% per year.

Frequently asked questions about inflation in Congo, Rep.

What is the current inflation rate in Congo, Rep.?

The latest available annual figure is 2.4% in 2025, from the World Bank. Because the figures are reported annually, they may not reflect the most recent monthly reading published by Congo, Rep.'s statistical office.

What was the highest inflation rate in Congo, Rep.?

The highest annual inflation rate on record is 42.4%, reached in 1994.

What was the lowest inflation rate in Congo, Rep.?

The lowest annual inflation rate on record is -3.9%, recorded in 1992.

Where does the inflation data for Congo, Rep. come from?

All figures come from the World Bank's World Development Indicators (indicator FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG), which report annual consumer price inflation for more than 200 countries and territories from 1960 onward.