Per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Congo
Congo: Per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 682.14 kilowatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Congo, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Congo is 682.14 kilowatt-hours, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 329.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Congo peaked at 682.14 kilowatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 kilowatt-hours, in 2000.
That places Congo 120th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Congo, year by year
| Year | kilowatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 kilowatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 0 kilowatt-hours | — |
| 2002 | 0 kilowatt-hours | — |
| 2003 | 17.41 kilowatt-hours | — |
| 2004 | 19.63 kilowatt-hours | +12.7% |
| 2005 | 21.64 kilowatt-hours | +10.2% |
| 2006 | 20.85 kilowatt-hours | -3.7% |
| 2007 | 17.59 kilowatt-hours | -15.6% |
| 2008 | 21.88 kilowatt-hours | +24.4% |
| 2009 | 49.05 kilowatt-hours | +124.2% |
| 2010 | 78.43 kilowatt-hours | +59.9% |
| 2011 | 108.47 kilowatt-hours | +38.3% |
| 2012 | 149.78 kilowatt-hours | +38.1% |
| 2013 | 152.35 kilowatt-hours | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 158.77 kilowatt-hours | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 327.61 kilowatt-hours | +106.3% |
| 2016 | 348.49 kilowatt-hours | +6.4% |
| 2017 | 328.91 kilowatt-hours | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 364.75 kilowatt-hours | +10.9% |
| 2019 | 500.3 kilowatt-hours | +37.2% |
| 2020 | 509.32 kilowatt-hours | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 514.24 kilowatt-hours | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 641.25 kilowatt-hours | +24.7% |
| 2023 | 663.12 kilowatt-hours | +3.4% |
| 2024 | 682.14 kilowatt-hours | +2.9% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 682.14 kilowatt-hours is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.6 kilowatt-hours, 2.9× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Congo's 682.14 kilowatt-hours is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 67.42 kilowatt-hours, 10.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.81 kilowatt-hours | 0 kilowatt-hours | 49.05 kilowatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 251.79 kilowatt-hours | 78.43 kilowatt-hours | 500.3 kilowatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 602.01 kilowatt-hours | 509.32 kilowatt-hours | 682.14 kilowatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More energy & mining data for Congo
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 4.13 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 5.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Congo?
- Per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Congo was 682.14 kilowatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 682.14 kilowatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 kilowatt-hours in 2000.
- How does Congo rank for per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Congo ranks 120th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 329.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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 Per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured in kilowatt-hours per person.