Installed solar energy capacity in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Installed solar energy capacity was 0.03 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2011–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed solar energy capacity in Democratic Republic of Congo is 0.03 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.3% on the previous year and up 2,281.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 0.03 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 gigawatts, in 2011.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 147th of 218 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.0035 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 0.0096 gigawatts | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.0219 gigawatts | 0.0144 gigawatts | 0.03 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 144 Cape Verde 0.031 gigawatts compare
- 145 United States Virgin Islands 0.0305 gigawatts compare
- 146 Montenegro 0.0302 gigawatts compare
- 148 Lesotho 0.0288 gigawatts compare
- 149 Eswatini 0.0279 gigawatts compare
- 150 Rwanda 0.0276 gigawatts compare
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 installed solar energy capacity in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.03 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 0.03 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 gigawatts in 2011.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 147th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,281.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Installed solar energy capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total solar (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power.