Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Share of electricity generation from bioenergy was 0.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 0.1% for share of electricity generation from bioenergy in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and down 25.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 0.1% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 124th of 213 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 5 |
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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 share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.1% in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity generation from bioenergy recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1% in 2017.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from bioenergy recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for share of electricity generation from bioenergy?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 124th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of 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 Share of electricity generation from bioenergy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.