Electricity generation from hydropower in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Electricity generation from hydropower was 13.4 terawatt-hours in 2024. ▲ Rising
Electricity generation from hydropower in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2024, electricity generation from hydropower in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 13.4 terawatt-hours.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 53.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from hydropower in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 13.42 terawatt-hours in 2023 and was at its lowest, 5.91 terawatt-hours, in 2001.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 39th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.87 terawatt-hours | 5.91 terawatt-hours | 7.74 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.93 terawatt-hours | 7.51 terawatt-hours | 11.76 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.12 terawatt-hours | 12.45 terawatt-hours | 13.42 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 electricity generation from hydropower in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Electricity generation from hydropower in Democratic Republic of Congo was 13.4 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from hydropower recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 13.42 terawatt-hours in 2023.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from hydropower recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.91 terawatt-hours in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for electricity generation from hydropower?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 39th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from hydropower rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from hydropower. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours.