Annual change in primary energy use in Congo
Congo: Annual change in primary energy use was 0.9691 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in primary energy use in Congo, 1981–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2024, annual change in primary energy use in Congo stood at 0.9691 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of up 1,828.1% on the previous year and up 166.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in primary energy use in Congo peaked at 6.46 terawatt-hours in 2013 and was at its lowest, -7.22 terawatt-hours, in 2017.
That places Congo 82nd out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.1272 terawatt-hours | -1.05 terawatt-hours | 1.42 terawatt-hours | 9 |
| 1990s | -0.1282 terawatt-hours | -0.5054 terawatt-hours | 0.3801 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.09 terawatt-hours | -0.5405 terawatt-hours | 2.65 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5469 terawatt-hours | -7.22 terawatt-hours | 6.46 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.01 terawatt-hours | -0.0561 terawatt-hours | 2.03 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More energy & mining data for Congo
- Fuel imports 5.2% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 1.2% (2023)
- Gas production 19.21 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 3,033 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 19.21 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 3,033 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 85.9% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 38.5% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 66.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in primary energy use in Congo?
- Annual change in primary energy use in Congo was 0.9691 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in primary energy use recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 6.46 terawatt-hours in 2013.
- What is the lowest annual change in primary energy use recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.22 terawatt-hours in 2017.
- How does Congo rank for annual change in primary energy use?
- Congo ranks 82nd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual change in primary energy use rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 166.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in primary energy use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Change in total energy supply relative to the previous year, measured in terawatt-hours.