Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 5.55 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 5.55.
The figure is up 106.2% on the previous year and down 85.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 163.06 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2.69, in 2021.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 213th of 224 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.99 | — |
| 2001 | 5.99 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 5.99 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 5.99 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 6.89 | +15.1% |
| 2005 | 7.19 | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 7.23 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 7.58 | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 7.25 | -4.4% |
| 2009 | 7.64 | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 7.52 | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 7.2 | -4.2% |
| 2012 | 37.21 | +416.8% |
| 2013 | 8.35 | -77.6% |
| 2014 | 8.73 | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 163.06 | +1768.2% |
| 2016 | 61.57 | -62.2% |
| 2017 | 83.07 | +34.9% |
| 2018 | 119.17 | +43.5% |
| 2019 | 104.89 | -12.0% |
| 2020 | 7.01 | -93.3% |
| 2021 | 2.69 | -61.6% |
| 2022 | 5.55 | +106.2% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 5.55 is below the median for low income countries, which is 465.73, 1% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 5.55 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 598.14, 1% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +1768.2% | 8.73 | 163.06 |
| 2012 | +416.8% | 7.2 | 37.21 |
| 2022 | +106.2% | 2.69 | 5.55 |
| 2020 | -93.3% | 104.89 | 7.01 |
| 2013 | -77.6% | 37.21 | 8.35 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.77 | 5.99 | 7.64 | 10 |
| 2010s | 60.07 | 7.2 | 163.06 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.08 | 2.69 | 7.01 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More energy & mining data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 0.4362 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 36.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Democratic Republic of Congo was 5.55 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 163.06 in 2015.
- What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.69 in 2021.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 213th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
- Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides information on electricity generation and installed capacity, categorized by energy type (renewable and non-renewable) and five technology types (Fossil fuels, Hydropower, Solar energy, Wind energy, and Bioenergy). The data has been sourced from the International Renewable Energy Agency (https://pxweb.irena.org/pxweb/en/IRENASTAT). The indicators on energy transition have been formulated to help users understand the progress in the adoption of renewable energy sources vis-à-vis the increasing energy requirements.