Energy mix in Congo
Congo: Energy mix was 24.43 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
24.43
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
141st
of 219 countries
All-time high
29.19
in 2013
All-time low
2.81
in 1983
Years of data
45
1980–2024
Energy mix in Congo, 1980–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, energy mix in Congo stood at 24.43.
That represents a change of up 4.1% on the previous year and down 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy mix in Congo peaked at 29.19 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2.81, in 1983.
That places Congo 141st out of 219 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.
Energy mix in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.13 | — |
| 1981 | 3.77 | +20.7% |
| 1982 | 3.27 | -13.2% |
| 1983 | 2.81 | -14.1% |
| 1984 | 2.86 | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 4.28 | +49.6% |
| 1986 | 3.93 | -8.2% |
| 1987 | 4.85 | +23.5% |
| 1988 | 3.8 | -21.6% |
| 1989 | 4.27 | +12.3% |
| 1990 | 4.65 | +8.9% |
| 1991 | 4.19 | -10.0% |
| 1992 | 4.08 | -2.5% |
| 1993 | 3.73 | -8.6% |
| 1994 | 3.57 | -4.2% |
| 1995 | 3.61 | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 3.67 | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 3.58 | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 3.49 | -2.5% |
| 1999 | 2.99 | -14.5% |
| 2000 | 3.27 | +9.3% |
| 2001 | 4.1 | +25.4% |
| 2002 | 3.56 | -13.2% |
| 2003 | 4.33 | +21.7% |
| 2004 | 4.67 | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 6.49 | +39.0% |
| 2006 | 7.84 | +20.9% |
| 2007 | 9.88 | +26.0% |
| 2008 | 11.27 | +14.0% |
| 2009 | 13.92 | +23.5% |
| 2010 | 19.09 | +37.2% |
| 2011 | 22.42 | +17.4% |
| 2012 | 22.73 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 29.19 | +28.4% |
| 2014 | 27.73 | -5.0% |
| 2015 | 27.78 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 26.45 | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 19.23 | -27.3% |
| 2018 | 18.47 | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 19.39 | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 21.42 | +10.5% |
| 2021 | 21.81 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 23.52 | +7.8% |
| 2023 | 23.46 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 24.43 | +4.1% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 24.43 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 52.67, 46% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Congo's 24.43 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 20.78, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.7 | 2.81 | 4.85 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.76 | 2.99 | 4.65 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.93 | 3.27 | 13.92 | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.25 | 18.47 | 29.19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.93 | 21.42 | 24.43 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More energy & mining data for Congo
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per capita 0 units per person (2024)
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fuel imports 5.2% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2023)
- Fuel exports 85.9% (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy mix in Congo?
- Energy mix in Congo was 24.43 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest energy mix recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 29.19 in 2013.
- What is the lowest energy mix recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.81 in 1983.
- How does Congo rank for energy mix?
- Congo ranks 141st out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is energy mix rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Energy mix. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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