Electricity demand per person in Congo
Congo: Electricity demand per person was 849.52 kilowatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity demand per person in Congo, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours.
Analysis
Congo recorded 849.52 kilowatt-hours for electricity demand per person in 2024.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 140.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity demand per person in Congo peaked at 858.82 kilowatt-hours in 2023 and was at its lowest, 174.53 kilowatt-hours, in 2000.
Congo ranks 156th of 214 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 215.11 kilowatt-hours | 174.53 kilowatt-hours | 229.95 kilowatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 454.2 kilowatt-hours | 244.27 kilowatt-hours | 689.02 kilowatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 784.63 kilowatt-hours | 697.05 kilowatt-hours | 858.82 kilowatt-hours | 5 |
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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 electricity demand per person in Congo?
- Electricity demand per person in Congo was 849.52 kilowatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity demand per person recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 858.82 kilowatt-hours in 2023.
- What is the lowest electricity demand per person recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 174.53 kilowatt-hours in 2000.
- How does Congo rank for electricity demand per person?
- Congo ranks 156th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity demand per person rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 140.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity demand per person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in kilowatt-hours per person.