Share of electricity generation from oil in Congo
Congo: Share of electricity generation from oil was 5.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from oil in Congo, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Congo recorded 5.3% for share of electricity generation from oil in 2024.
The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 14.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from oil in Congo peaked at 8.6% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
Congo ranks 103rd of 208 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 | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.9% | 0.0% | 8.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.5% | 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 oil in Congo?
- Share of electricity generation from oil in Congo was 5.3% 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 oil recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 8.6% in 2015.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from oil recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Congo rank for share of electricity generation from oil?
- Congo ranks 103rd out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- 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 oil. 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.