Oil production by region in Congo
Congo: Oil production by region was 165.46 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Oil production by region in Congo, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for oil production by region in Congo is 165.46 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and up 19.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil production by region in Congo peaked at 200.35 terawatt-hours in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.1628 terawatt-hours, in 1971.
That places Congo 31st out of 50 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.5815 terawatt-hours | 0.2791 terawatt-hours | 0.8257 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 18.18 terawatt-hours | 0.1628 terawatt-hours | 32.12 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 65.61 terawatt-hours | 36.84 terawatt-hours | 92.6 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 119.04 terawatt-hours | 93.38 terawatt-hours | 159.65 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 145.52 terawatt-hours | 128 terawatt-hours | 165.14 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 165.84 terawatt-hours | 138.26 terawatt-hours | 200.35 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 166.07 terawatt-hours | 159.47 terawatt-hours | 183.2 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More energy & mining data for Congo
- Fuel imports 5.2% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 1.2% (2023)
- Gas production 19.21 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 3,033 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 19.21 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 3,033 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 85.9% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 38.5% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 66.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil production by region in Congo?
- Oil production by region in Congo was 165.46 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest oil production by region recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 200.35 terawatt-hours in 2019.
- What is the lowest oil production by region recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1628 terawatt-hours in 1971.
- How does Congo rank for oil production by region?
- Congo ranks 31st out of 50 countries with data for 2025.
- Is oil production by region rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Oil production by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours.