Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in Congo
Congo: Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels was 79.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in Congo, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in Congo stood at 79.1%. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and up 76.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in Congo peaked at 79.1% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
Congo ranks 79th 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 | 14.5% | 0.0% | 38.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 52.8% | 38.2% | 72.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 76.1% | 73.1% | 79.1% | 5 |
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 share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in Congo?
- Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in Congo was 79.1% 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 fossil fuels recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 79.1% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from fossil fuels recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Congo rank for share of electricity generation from fossil fuels?
- Congo ranks 79th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of electricity generation from fossil fuels rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 76.3%. 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 Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.