Fossil fuel consumption in Congo
Congo: Fossil fuel consumption was 23.32 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
23.32 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
136th
of 220 countries
All-time high
28.11 terawatt-hours
in 2013
All-time low
2.53 terawatt-hours
in 1983
Years of data
45
1980–2024
Fossil fuel consumption in 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
Congo recorded 23.32 terawatt-hours for fossil fuel consumption in 2024.
The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and down 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Congo peaked at 28.11 terawatt-hours in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2.53 terawatt-hours, in 1983.
Congo ranks 136th of 220 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil fuel consumption in Congo, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.02 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1981 | 3.65 terawatt-hours | +20.9% |
| 1982 | 3.07 terawatt-hours | -15.8% |
| 1983 | 2.53 terawatt-hours | -17.8% |
| 1984 | 2.53 terawatt-hours | +0.3% |
| 1985 | 3.91 terawatt-hours | +54.3% |
| 1986 | 3.53 terawatt-hours | -9.6% |
| 1987 | 4.43 terawatt-hours | +25.4% |
| 1988 | 3.37 terawatt-hours | -23.9% |
| 1989 | 3.82 terawatt-hours | +13.3% |
| 1990 | 4.15 terawatt-hours | +8.8% |
| 1991 | 3.64 terawatt-hours | -12.4% |
| 1992 | 3.55 terawatt-hours | -2.3% |
| 1993 | 3.27 terawatt-hours | -8.1% |
| 1994 | 3.14 terawatt-hours | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 3.15 terawatt-hours | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 3.1 terawatt-hours | -1.5% |
| 1997 | 3.02 terawatt-hours | -2.6% |
| 1998 | 3.03 terawatt-hours | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 2.54 terawatt-hours | -16.2% |
| 2000 | 2.71 terawatt-hours | +6.9% |
| 2001 | 3.47 terawatt-hours | +27.9% |
| 2002 | 2.8 terawatt-hours | -19.3% |
| 2003 | 3.63 terawatt-hours | +29.7% |
| 2004 | 3.94 terawatt-hours | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 5.72 terawatt-hours | +45.3% |
| 2006 | 7.06 terawatt-hours | +23.5% |
| 2007 | 9.1 terawatt-hours | +28.9% |
| 2008 | 10.46 terawatt-hours | +14.9% |
| 2009 | 13.15 terawatt-hours | +25.7% |
| 2010 | 18.29 terawatt-hours | +39.1% |
| 2011 | 21.52 terawatt-hours | +17.6% |
| 2012 | 21.64 terawatt-hours | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 28.11 terawatt-hours | +29.9% |
| 2014 | 26.71 terawatt-hours | -5.0% |
| 2015 | 26.63 terawatt-hours | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 25.25 terawatt-hours | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 17.95 terawatt-hours | -28.9% |
| 2018 | 17.34 terawatt-hours | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 18.28 terawatt-hours | +5.4% |
| 2020 | 20.29 terawatt-hours | +11.0% |
| 2021 | 20.69 terawatt-hours | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 22.39 terawatt-hours | +8.2% |
| 2023 | 22.2 terawatt-hours | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 23.32 terawatt-hours | +5.0% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 23.32 terawatt-hours is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 37.49 terawatt-hours, 62% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Congo's 23.32 terawatt-hours is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 17.75 terawatt-hours, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.39 terawatt-hours | 2.53 terawatt-hours | 4.43 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.26 terawatt-hours | 2.54 terawatt-hours | 4.15 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.21 terawatt-hours | 2.71 terawatt-hours | 13.15 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.17 terawatt-hours | 17.34 terawatt-hours | 28.11 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.78 terawatt-hours | 20.29 terawatt-hours | 23.32 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More energy & mining data for Congo
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 4.13 % 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 5.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Congo?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Congo was 23.32 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 28.11 terawatt-hours in 2013.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.53 terawatt-hours in 1983.
- How does Congo rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Congo ranks 136th out of 220 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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.