Fuel imports in Congo
Congo: Fuel imports was 5.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fuel imports in Congo, 1962–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
In 2023, fuel imports in Congo stood at 5.2%.
That represents a change of up 275.5% on the previous year and up 231.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fuel imports in Congo peaked at 19.5% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 1993.
That places Congo 178th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fuel imports in Congo, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 5.9% | — |
| 1963 | 6.6% | +11.7% |
| 1964 | 6.1% | -7.5% |
| 1965 | 5.7% | -5.9% |
| 1966 | 6.0% | +5.3% |
| 1967 | 6.0% | -0.9% |
| 1968 | 3.0% | -50.4% |
| 1970 | 2.0% | -31.4% |
| 1971 | 2.5% | +22.2% |
| 1972 | 2.6% | +5.7% |
| 1973 | 2.8% | +6.3% |
| 1974 | 8.6% | +208.3% |
| 1975 | 7.9% | -8.6% |
| 1976 | 9.0% | +14.8% |
| 1977 | 1.5% | -83.9% |
| 1978 | 8.0% | +451.2% |
| 1979 | 6.5% | -19.3% |
| 1980 | 13.9% | +114.3% |
| 1983 | 2.3% | -83.4% |
| 1984 | 3.8% | +63.2% |
| 1985 | 3.1% | -17.5% |
| 1986 | 1.7% | -44.6% |
| 1993 | 0.8% | -54.7% |
| 1994 | 1.2% | +55.2% |
| 1995 | 19.5% | +1517.6% |
| 2007 | 4.3% | -78.2% |
| 2008 | 5.4% | +27.6% |
| 2009 | 2.5% | -54.6% |
| 2010 | 5.7% | +130.2% |
| 2011 | 2.2% | -62.0% |
| 2012 | 1.1% | -49.7% |
| 2013 | 1.6% | +44.5% |
| 2014 | 1.1% | -31.2% |
| 2015 | 4.8% | +345.8% |
| 2016 | 1.6% | -67.8% |
| 2017 | 3.4% | +120.2% |
| 2018 | 4.3% | +25.3% |
| 2019 | 3.6% | -14.8% |
| 2020 | 3.6% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 4.3% | +17.4% |
| 2022 | 1.4% | -67.5% |
| 2023 | 5.2% | +275.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.6% | 3.0% | 6.6% | 7 |
| 1970s | 5.1% | 1.5% | 9.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.9% | 1.7% | 13.9% | 5 |
| 1990s | 7.2% | 0.8% | 19.5% | 3 |
| 2000s | 4.1% | 2.5% | 5.4% | 3 |
| 2010s | 2.9% | 1.1% | 5.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.6% | 1.4% | 5.2% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 175 Czechia 5.5% compare
- 176 Azerbaijan 5.5% compare
- 177 Mexico 5.4% compare
- 179 Norway 5.2% compare
- 180 Tajikistan 5.1% compare
- 181 United Arab Emirates 4.5% compare
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)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fuel imports in Congo?
- Fuel imports in Congo was 5.2% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest fuel imports recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 19.5% in 1995.
- What is the lowest fuel imports recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 1993.
- How does Congo rank for fuel imports?
- Congo ranks 178th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fuel imports rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 231.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Fuel imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fuels comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) section 3 (mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.