Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Congo

Congo: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 1,573 in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
1,573
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
120th
of 224 countries
All-time high
1,649
in 2017
All-time low
0.14
in 2001
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Congo, 2000–2022

05001.0k1.5k2000201120222000: 0.852001: 0.142002: 0.572003: 56.92004: 67.82005: 78.62006: 80.82007: 72.12008: 86.42009: 1862010: 343.32011: 501.72012: 7132013: 8332014: 1.1k2015: 1.4k2016: 1.6k2017: 1.6k2018: 1.6k2019: 1.6k2020: 1.6k2021: 1.6k2022: 1.6k

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2022, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Congo stood at 1,573.

That represents a change of up 120.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Congo peaked at 1,649 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.14, in 2001.

That places Congo 120th out of 224 countries with data for 2022, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 63.01 0.14 186 10
2010s 1,141 343.3 1,649 10
2020s 1,573 1,573 1,573 3

Countries ranked near Congo

  1. 117 Kyrgyzstan 1,954 compare
  2. 118 El Salvador 1,667 compare
  3. 119 Cameroon 1,593 compare
  4. 121 Guam 1,562 compare
  5. 122 Montenegro 1,551 compare
  6. 123 Tajikistan 1,540 compare

See the full ranking of 247 places β†’

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All data for Congo β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Congo?
Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Congo was 1,573 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Congo?
The highest recorded value was 1,649 in 2017.
What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 0.14 in 2001.
How does Congo rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Congo ranks 120th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Congo?
Over the last ten years it is up 120.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this 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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Indicator
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
247 places, 5,616 data points, 2000–2023
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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-Γ -vis the increasing energy requirements.