SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate (15+) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate (15+) was 80.25 in 2025. ▼ Falling
SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2000–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate in Democratic Republic of Congo is 80.25, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 5.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 95.11 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 75.9, in 2014.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 2nd out of 117 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 26 years of available data.
SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate (15+) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 94.59 | — |
| 2001 | 95.1 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 95.11 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 94.9 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 94.53 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 94.14 | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 92.71 | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 90.26 | -2.6% |
| 2008 | 87.9 | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 88 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 84.59 | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 81.39 | -3.8% |
| 2012 | 78.01 | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 76.21 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 75.9 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 76.39 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 78 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 79.43 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 80.47 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 81.7 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 83.65 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 83.05 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 81.88 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 80.96 | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 80.61 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 80.25 | -0.4% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 80.25 is above the median for low income countries, which is 42.3, 1.9× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 80.25 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 32.94, 2.4× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 92.72 | 87.9 | 95.11 | 10 |
| 2010s | 79.21 | 75.9 | 84.59 | 10 |
| 2020s | 81.73 | 80.25 | 83.65 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 1 Madagascar 86.02 compare
- 3 Mozambique 79.61 compare
- 4 Somalia 78.2 compare
- 5 Malawi 73.06 compare
More gender data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 59,241 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 2.48 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 72,291 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 72,291 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 3.47 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 2.15 million (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 2.18 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 2.08 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 2.11 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 2.02 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was 80.25 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 95.11 in 2002.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 75.9 in 2014.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 2nd out of 117 countries with data for 2025.
- Is sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The series is part of the ILO modelled estimates and is harmonized to account for differences in national data and scope of coverage, collection and tabulation methodologies as well as for other country-specific factors. The working poverty rate conveys the percentage of employed persons living in poverty in spite of being employed. Poverty is defined using the international poverty line of US$3 per day in purchasing power parity (PPP). For more information, refer to the Labour Market-related SDG Indicators (ILOSDG) database description.