Republic of the Congo: Oil revenue

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 Republic of the Congo

Revenue minus production cost of oil, percent of GDP

 Latest value 34.38
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1970 - 2021
 Average 27.27
 Min - Max 0.00 - 55.95
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2021 is 34.38 percent, an increase from 22.41 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 2.69 percent, based on data from 181 countries. Historically, the average for the Republic of the Congo from 1970 to 2021 is 27.27 percent. The minimum value, 0 percent, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 55.95 percent was recorded in 2000. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Republic of the Congo - Oil revenue - Recent values chart

Historical series
Republic of the Congo - Oil revenue - historical chart - 1970-2021




Definition: Oil rents are the difference between the value of crude oil production at regional prices and total costs of production.

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