What is fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Congo?

Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Congo was 0 usd in 2020, according to Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest fossil-fuel subsidies per capita recorded in Congo?

The highest recorded value was 164.18 usd in 2012.

What is the lowest fossil-fuel subsidies per capita recorded in Congo?

The lowest recorded value was 0 usd in 2016.

How does Congo rank for fossil-fuel subsidies per capita?

Congo ranks 147th out of 186 countries with data for 2020.

Is fossil-fuel subsidies per capita rising or falling in Congo?

Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Congo data come from?

The figures come from Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Congo

Name: Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Congo
Creator: Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Congo: Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita was 0 usd in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0 usd

Change on year

down 100.0%

World rank

147th

of 186 countries

All-time high

164.18 usd

in 2012

All-time low

0 usd

in 2016

Years of data

2010–2020

Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Congo, 2010–2020

Source: Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.

Analysis

In 2020, fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Congo stood at 0 usd. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 100.0% on the previous year and down 100.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Congo peaked at 164.18 usd in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 usd, in 2016.

That places Congo 147th out of 186 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	70.5 usd	0 usd	164.18 usd	10
2020s	0 usd	0 usd	0 usd	1

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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)
Fuel exports 85.9% (2023)
Electric power transmission and distribution losses 38.5% (2023)
Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 66.7% (2023)

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Frequently asked questions

What is fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Congo?: Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Congo was 0 usd in 2020, according to Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest fossil-fuel subsidies per capita recorded in Congo?: The highest recorded value was 164.18 usd in 2012.
What is the lowest fossil-fuel subsidies per capita recorded in Congo?: The lowest recorded value was 0 usd in 2016.
How does Congo rank for fossil-fuel subsidies per capita?: Congo ranks 147th out of 186 countries with data for 2020.
Is fossil-fuel subsidies per capita rising or falling in Congo?: Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Congo data come from?: The figures come from Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita
Unit: usd
Source: Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 186 places, 2,082 data points, 2010–2021
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Subsidies are pre-tax and for both the production and consumption of fossil fuels. Production subsidies reduce the cost of producing coal, oil or gas. Consumption subsidies cut fuel prices for the final consumer, for example by fixing the price at the gas pump so that it is cheaper than the market rate. The data is expressed in US dollars, adjusted for inflation.