DR Congo Average Monthly Earnings
Average gross monthly earnings of employees, adjusted using purchasing power parity for cross-country comparison.
This page uses the latest available ILOSTAT observation (2016). Country-level datasets often lag the current calendar year because they depend on official reporting and validation.
Historical Trend
Overview
DR Congo's Average Monthly Earnings was 297.62 international $ in 2016, ranking #103 out of 103 countries.
Between 2005 and 2016, DR Congo's Average Monthly Earnings changed from 42.8 to 297.62 (595.4%).
Where is DR Congo?
DR Congo
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- DR Congo
- Coordinates
- 0.00°, 25.00°
Historical Data
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 42.8 international $ |
| 2012 | 156.98 international $ |
| 2016 | 297.62 international $ |
Global Comparison
Among all countries, Liberia has the highest Average Monthly Earnings at 24.8K international $, while DR Congo has the lowest at 297.62 international $.
DR Congo holds the lowest position, just below Kenya (348.8 international $).
World ranking
Average Monthly Earnings ranking for 2016 based on ILOSTAT data, covering 103 countries.
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberia | 24.8K international $ |
| 2 | Croatia | 15.1K international $ |
| 3 | Luxembourg | 5.4K international $ |
| 4 | Belgium | 5.3K international $ |
| 5 | Netherlands | 4.6K international $ |
| 6 | Austria | 4.5K international $ |
| 7 | Finland | 4.3K international $ |
| 8 | Bahrain | 3.9K international $ |
| 9 | Norway | 3.9K international $ |
| 10 | United States | 3.8K international $ |
| 99 | Moldova | 443.79 international $ |
| 100 | Indonesia | 427.9 international $ |
| 101 | Mali | 355.05 international $ |
| 102 | Kenya | 348.8 international $ |
| 103 | DR Congo | 297.62 international $ |
About this data
- Source
- ILOSTAT
EAR_EMTA_SEX_CUR_NB_A:SEX_T:CUR_TYPE_PPP - Definition
- Average gross monthly earnings of employees, adjusted using purchasing power parity for cross-country comparison.
- Coverage
- Data for 103 countries (2016)
- Limitations
- Coverage varies by country and reporting period.
Frequently Asked Questions
DR Congo's Average Monthly Earnings was 297.62 international $ in 2016, ranking #103 out of 103 countries.
Between 2005 and 2016, DR Congo's Average Monthly Earnings changed from 42.8 to 297.62 (595.4%).
Average Monthly Earnings figures for DR Congo are sourced from the World Bank Open Data API, which aggregates reporting from national statistical agencies and verified international organizations. The dataset is refreshed annually as new submissions arrive, typically with a 1–2 year reporting lag.