Electricity generation from solar per person in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Electricity generation from solar per person was 22.97 kilowatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from solar per person in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2024, electricity generation from solar per person in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 22.97 kilowatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 10.5% on the previous year and up 21,249.4% over five years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from solar per person in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 22.97 kilowatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 kilowatt-hours, in 2000.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 124th out of 214 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 kilowatt-hours | 0 kilowatt-hours | 0 kilowatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0333 kilowatt-hours | 0 kilowatt-hours | 0.1148 kilowatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.03 kilowatt-hours | 0.2084 kilowatt-hours | 22.97 kilowatt-hours | 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 electricity generation from solar per person in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Electricity generation from solar per person in Democratic Republic of Congo was 22.97 kilowatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from solar per person recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 22.97 kilowatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from solar per person recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 kilowatt-hours in 2000.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for electricity generation from solar per person?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 124th out of 214 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 Electricity generation from solar per person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in kilowatt-hours per person.