Energy imports in Congo
Congo: Energy imports was -15,846 kt of oil equivalent in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Energy imports in Congo, 1971–2010
Source: International Energy Agency and United Nations, Energy Statistics Yearbook. Measured in kt of oil equivalent.
Analysis
In 2010, energy imports in Congo stood at -15,846 kt of oil equivalent. That is the lowest value across all 40 years on record.
That represents a change of down 14.1% on the previous year and down 15.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy imports in Congo peaked at 174.03 kt of oil equivalent in 1971 and was at its lowest, -15,846 kt of oil equivalent, in 2010.
That places Congo 21st out of 27 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Energy imports in Congo, year by year
| Year | kt of oil equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 174.03 kt of oil equivalent | — |
| 1972 | -145.14 kt of oil equivalent | -183.4% |
| 1973 | -1,907 kt of oil equivalent | +1213.7% |
| 1974 | -2,316 kt of oil equivalent | +21.5% |
| 1975 | -1,664 kt of oil equivalent | -28.1% |
| 1976 | -1,904 kt of oil equivalent | +14.4% |
| 1977 | -1,671 kt of oil equivalent | -12.2% |
| 1978 | -2,277 kt of oil equivalent | +36.2% |
| 1979 | -2,632 kt of oil equivalent | +15.6% |
| 1980 | -3,199 kt of oil equivalent | +21.5% |
| 1981 | -3,958 kt of oil equivalent | +23.7% |
| 1982 | -4,457 kt of oil equivalent | +12.6% |
| 1983 | -5,115 kt of oil equivalent | +14.8% |
| 1984 | -5,808 kt of oil equivalent | +13.5% |
| 1985 | -5,651 kt of oil equivalent | -2.7% |
| 1986 | -5,801 kt of oil equivalent | +2.6% |
| 1987 | -6,174 kt of oil equivalent | +6.4% |
| 1988 | -6,953 kt of oil equivalent | +12.6% |
| 1989 | -7,896 kt of oil equivalent | +13.6% |
| 1990 | -7,971 kt of oil equivalent | +0.9% |
| 1991 | -7,986 kt of oil equivalent | +0.2% |
| 1992 | -8,590 kt of oil equivalent | +7.6% |
| 1993 | -9,510 kt of oil equivalent | +10.7% |
| 1994 | -9,079 kt of oil equivalent | -4.5% |
| 1995 | -9,275 kt of oil equivalent | +2.2% |
| 1996 | -10,443 kt of oil equivalent | +12.6% |
| 1997 | -11,739 kt of oil equivalent | +12.4% |
| 1998 | -12,931 kt of oil equivalent | +10.2% |
| 1999 | -13,897 kt of oil equivalent | +7.5% |
| 2000 | -13,770 kt of oil equivalent | -0.9% |
| 2001 | -12,712 kt of oil equivalent | -7.7% |
| 2002 | -12,261 kt of oil equivalent | -3.6% |
| 2003 | -11,066 kt of oil equivalent | -9.7% |
| 2004 | -11,520 kt of oil equivalent | +4.1% |
| 2005 | -12,558 kt of oil equivalent | +9.0% |
| 2006 | -14,206 kt of oil equivalent | +13.1% |
| 2007 | -11,314 kt of oil equivalent | -20.4% |
| 2008 | -12,004 kt of oil equivalent | +6.1% |
| 2009 | -13,884 kt of oil equivalent | +15.7% |
| 2010 | -15,846 kt of oil equivalent | +14.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -1,594 kt of oil equivalent | -2,632 kt of oil equivalent | 174.03 kt of oil equivalent | 9 |
| 1980s | -5,501 kt of oil equivalent | -7,896 kt of oil equivalent | -3,199 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 1990s | -10,142 kt of oil equivalent | -13,897 kt of oil equivalent | -7,971 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | -12,529 kt of oil equivalent | -14,206 kt of oil equivalent | -11,066 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | -15,846 kt of oil equivalent | -15,846 kt of oil equivalent | -15,846 kt of oil equivalent | 1 |
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)
- 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 energy imports in Congo?
- Energy imports in Congo was -15,846 kt of oil equivalent in 2010, according to International Energy Agency and United Nations, Energy Statistics Yearbook.
- What is the highest energy imports recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 174.03 kt of oil equivalent in 1971.
- What is the lowest energy imports recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -15,846 kt of oil equivalent in 2010.
- How does Congo rank for energy imports?
- Congo ranks 21st out of 27 countries with data for 2010.
- Is energy imports rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Energy Agency and United Nations, Energy Statistics Yearbook, published as part of Energy imports (kt of oil equivalent). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net energy imports are estimated as energy use less production, both measured in oil equivalents. A negative value indicates that the country is a net exporter. Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.