Oil production per person in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Oil production per person was 98.1 kilowatt-hours per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Oil production per person in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1900–2024
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
In 2024, oil production per person in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 98.1 kilowatt-hours per person.
That represents a change of down 13.1% on the previous year and down 38.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil production per person in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 615.86 kilowatt-hours per person in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0 kilowatt-hours per person, in 1900.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 82nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1970s | 216.31 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 615.86 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 338.02 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 603.42 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 391.77 kilowatt-hours per person | 334.28 kilowatt-hours per person | 497.14 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 260.24 kilowatt-hours per person | 195.45 kilowatt-hours per person | 301.57 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 164.97 kilowatt-hours per person | 137.21 kilowatt-hours per person | 192.62 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 126.13 kilowatt-hours per person | 98.1 kilowatt-hours per person | 151.09 kilowatt-hours per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 79 Pakistan 193.25 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 80 Lithuania 154.42 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 81 France 104.01 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 83 Greece 94.71 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 84 Bulgaria 93.31 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 85 Czechia 85.77 kilowatt-hours per person 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 oil production per person in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Oil production per person in Democratic Republic of Congo was 98.1 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 oil production per person recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 615.86 kilowatt-hours per person in 1976.
- What is the lowest oil production per person recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 kilowatt-hours per person in 1900.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for oil production per person?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 82nd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is oil production per person rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.8%. 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 Oil production per person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in kilowatt-hours per person. Includes crude oil, condensates, natural gas liquids, and other liquid fuels.