Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate was -92.1 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1982–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at -92.1 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 352.5% on the previous year and down 516.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 594.38 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -883.02 % change on previous year, in 2000.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 163rd of 217 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | -5.12 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | -41.75 % change on previous year | +716.2% |
| 1984 | -268.27 % change on previous year | +542.6% |
| 1985 | 50.79 % change on previous year | -118.9% |
| 1986 | 594.38 % change on previous year | +1070.3% |
| 1987 | -218.71 % change on previous year | -136.8% |
| 1988 | 313.45 % change on previous year | -243.3% |
| 1989 | -111.97 % change on previous year | -135.7% |
| 1990 | -130 % change on previous year | +16.1% |
| 1991 | -93.93 % change on previous year | -27.7% |
| 1992 | 198.63 % change on previous year | -311.5% |
| 1993 | -107.02 % change on previous year | -153.9% |
| 1995 | 123.75 % change on previous year | -215.6% |
| 1996 | -4.42 % change on previous year | -103.6% |
| 1997 | -189.96 % change on previous year | +4199.2% |
| 1998 | -31.55 % change on previous year | -83.4% |
| 1999 | 209.82 % change on previous year | -765.0% |
| 2000 | -883.02 % change on previous year | -520.8% |
| 2001 | 93.76 % change on previous year | -110.6% |
| 2002 | 222.18 % change on previous year | +137.0% |
| 2003 | 45.81 % change on previous year | -79.4% |
| 2004 | 65.18 % change on previous year | +42.3% |
| 2005 | 11.56 % change on previous year | -82.3% |
| 2006 | -8.95 % change on previous year | -177.4% |
| 2007 | -72.68 % change on previous year | +712.3% |
| 2008 | -329.46 % change on previous year | +353.3% |
| 2009 | -9.08 % change on previous year | -97.2% |
| 2010 | 393.96 % change on previous year | -4439.6% |
| 2011 | -9.91 % change on previous year | -102.5% |
| 2012 | -87.76 % change on previous year | +785.2% |
| 2014 | 22.12 % change on previous year | -125.2% |
| 2015 | -231.95 % change on previous year | -1148.5% |
| 2016 | 63.72 % change on previous year | -127.5% |
| 2017 | 140.5 % change on previous year | +120.5% |
| 2018 | 231.48 % change on previous year | +64.8% |
| 2019 | -135.85 % change on previous year | -158.7% |
| 2020 | 340.33 % change on previous year | -350.5% |
| 2021 | -11.29 % change on previous year | -103.3% |
| 2022 | -59.15 % change on previous year | +424.0% |
| 2023 | 36.47 % change on previous year | -161.7% |
| 2024 | -92.1 % change on previous year | -352.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 39.1 % change on previous year | -268.27 % change on previous year | 594.38 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | -2.74 % change on previous year | -189.96 % change on previous year | 209.82 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | -86.47 % change on previous year | -883.02 % change on previous year | 222.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 42.92 % change on previous year | -231.95 % change on previous year | 393.96 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 42.85 % change on previous year | -92.1 % change on previous year | 340.33 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 160 Panama -91.34 % change on previous year compare
- 161 Greece -91.52 % change on previous year compare
- 162 Hong Kong -91.78 % change on previous year compare
- 164 Puerto Rico -92.47 % change on previous year compare
- 165 France -94.71 % change on previous year compare
- 166 Singapore -96.4 % change on previous year compare
More energy & mining data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Fuel imports 36.5% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 7.9% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 76.3% (2023)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was -92.1 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 594.38 % change on previous year in 1986.
- What is the lowest annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -883.02 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 163rd out of 217 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 516.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Annual change in primary energy use. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Annual change in primary energy use Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Annual change in primary energy use. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.