Fossil fuel consumption per person in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Fossil fuel consumption per person was 152.36 kilowatt-hours per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
152.36 kilowatt-hours per person
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
213th
of 219 countries
All-time high
491.17 kilowatt-hours per person
in 1982
All-time low
81.65 kilowatt-hours per person
in 2001
Years of data
45
1980–2024
Fossil fuel consumption per person 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 kilowatt-hours per person.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 152.36 kilowatt-hours per person for fossil fuel consumption per person in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 45.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption per person in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 491.17 kilowatt-hours per person in 1982 and was at its lowest, 81.65 kilowatt-hours per person, in 2001.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 213th out of 219 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil fuel consumption per person in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | kilowatt-hours per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 480.3 kilowatt-hours per person | — |
| 1981 | 488.38 kilowatt-hours per person | +1.7% |
| 1982 | 491.17 kilowatt-hours per person | +0.6% |
| 1983 | 473.23 kilowatt-hours per person | -3.7% |
| 1984 | 436.47 kilowatt-hours per person | -7.8% |
| 1985 | 405.17 kilowatt-hours per person | -7.2% |
| 1986 | 421.66 kilowatt-hours per person | +4.1% |
| 1987 | 368.07 kilowatt-hours per person | -12.7% |
| 1988 | 437.9 kilowatt-hours per person | +19.0% |
| 1989 | 401.51 kilowatt-hours per person | -8.3% |
| 1990 | 366.9 kilowatt-hours per person | -8.6% |
| 1991 | 346.45 kilowatt-hours per person | -5.6% |
| 1992 | 382.15 kilowatt-hours per person | +10.3% |
| 1993 | 382.18 kilowatt-hours per person | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 282.98 kilowatt-hours per person | -26.0% |
| 1995 | 279.35 kilowatt-hours per person | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 287.05 kilowatt-hours per person | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 273.79 kilowatt-hours per person | -4.6% |
| 1998 | 252.46 kilowatt-hours per person | -7.8% |
| 1999 | 259.83 kilowatt-hours per person | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 95.05 kilowatt-hours per person | -63.4% |
| 2001 | 81.65 kilowatt-hours per person | -14.1% |
| 2002 | 90.03 kilowatt-hours per person | +10.3% |
| 2003 | 102.44 kilowatt-hours per person | +13.8% |
| 2004 | 109.76 kilowatt-hours per person | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 132.85 kilowatt-hours per person | +21.0% |
| 2006 | 144.84 kilowatt-hours per person | +9.0% |
| 2007 | 142.39 kilowatt-hours per person | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 117.8 kilowatt-hours per person | -17.3% |
| 2009 | 97.41 kilowatt-hours per person | -17.3% |
| 2010 | 136.24 kilowatt-hours per person | +39.9% |
| 2011 | 160.2 kilowatt-hours per person | +17.6% |
| 2012 | 152.75 kilowatt-hours per person | -4.6% |
| 2013 | 213.33 kilowatt-hours per person | +39.7% |
| 2014 | 279.96 kilowatt-hours per person | +31.2% |
| 2015 | 158.15 kilowatt-hours per person | -43.5% |
| 2016 | 115.46 kilowatt-hours per person | -27.0% |
| 2017 | 121.88 kilowatt-hours per person | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 155.07 kilowatt-hours per person | +27.2% |
| 2019 | 116.88 kilowatt-hours per person | -24.6% |
| 2020 | 143.19 kilowatt-hours per person | +22.5% |
| 2021 | 152.52 kilowatt-hours per person | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 151.01 kilowatt-hours per person | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 155.36 kilowatt-hours per person | +2.9% |
| 2024 | 152.36 kilowatt-hours per person | -1.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 152.36 kilowatt-hours per person is below the median for low income countries, which is 610.54 kilowatt-hours per person, 25% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 152.36 kilowatt-hours per person is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,345 kilowatt-hours per person, 11% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 440.38 kilowatt-hours per person | 368.07 kilowatt-hours per person | 491.17 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 311.31 kilowatt-hours per person | 252.46 kilowatt-hours per person | 382.18 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 111.42 kilowatt-hours per person | 81.65 kilowatt-hours per person | 144.84 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 160.99 kilowatt-hours per person | 115.46 kilowatt-hours per person | 279.96 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 150.89 kilowatt-hours per person | 143.19 kilowatt-hours per person | 155.36 kilowatt-hours per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 210 Central African Republic 330.2 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 211 Malawi 313.75 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 212 Burundi 244.3 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 214 French Guiana 0 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 214 Guadeloupe 0 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 214 Martinique 0 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 214 Northern Mariana Islands 0 kilowatt-hours per person
- 214 Reunion 0 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 214 Tuvalu 0 kilowatt-hours per person compare
More energy & mining data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 0.4362 % 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 36.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption per person in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Fossil fuel consumption per person in Democratic Republic of Congo was 152.36 kilowatt-hours per person 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 per person recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 491.17 kilowatt-hours per person in 1982.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption per person recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 81.65 kilowatt-hours per person in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for fossil fuel consumption per person?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 213th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel consumption per person rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 per person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in kilowatt-hours per person. Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and gas.