Fossil fuel consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Fossil fuel consumption was 16.65 terawatt-hours in 2024. ▬ Flat
Fossil fuel consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1980–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2024, fossil fuel consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 16.65 terawatt-hours.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.3% on the previous year and down 24.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 21.95 terawatt-hours in 2014 and was at its lowest, 4.26 terawatt-hours, in 2001.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 140th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13.51 terawatt-hours | 12.26 terawatt-hours | 15.06 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.19 terawatt-hours | 11.94 terawatt-hours | 15.54 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.54 terawatt-hours | 4.26 terawatt-hours | 8.9 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.79 terawatt-hours | 9.34 terawatt-hours | 21.95 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.48 terawatt-hours | 13.74 terawatt-hours | 16.65 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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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)
- Fuel exports 0.0% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.1% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 85.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo was 16.65 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 21.95 terawatt-hours in 2014.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.26 terawatt-hours in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 140th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours. Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and gas.