Coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions was 19,691 tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
19,691 tonnes
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
120th
of 220 countries
All-time high
410,648 tonnes
in 1981
All-time low
377.99 tonnes
in 1810
Years of data
273
1750–2022
Coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1750–2022
Source: Hoesly et al. (2024) – Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions in Democratic Republic of Congo is 19,691 tonnes, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.8% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 410,648 tonnes in 1981 and was at its lowest, 377.99 tonnes, in 1810.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 120th of 220 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.
Coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1750 | 379.09 tonnes | — |
| 1751 | 379.11 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1752 | 379.12 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1753 | 379.13 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1754 | 379.15 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1755 | 379.16 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1756 | 379.18 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1757 | 379.19 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1758 | 379.2 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1759 | 379.22 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1760 | 379.23 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1761 | 379.23 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1762 | 379.23 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1763 | 379.24 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1764 | 379.24 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1765 | 379.24 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1766 | 379.24 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1767 | 379.25 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1768 | 379.25 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1769 | 379.25 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1770 | 379.25 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1771 | 379.24 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1772 | 379.23 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1773 | 379.22 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1774 | 379.21 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1775 | 379.2 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1776 | 379.19 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1777 | 379.18 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1778 | 379.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1779 | 379.16 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1780 | 379.15 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1781 | 379.13 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1782 | 379.11 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1783 | 379.08 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1784 | 379.06 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1785 | 379.04 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1786 | 379.01 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1787 | 378.99 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1788 | 378.97 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1789 | 378.94 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1790 | 378.92 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1791 | 378.88 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1792 | 378.84 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1793 | 378.8 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1794 | 378.77 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1795 | 378.73 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1796 | 378.69 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1797 | 378.65 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1798 | 378.61 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1799 | 378.57 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1800 | 378.53 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1801 | 378.48 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1802 | 378.43 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1803 | 378.37 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1804 | 378.32 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1805 | 378.26 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1806 | 378.21 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1807 | 378.15 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1808 | 378.1 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1809 | 378.04 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1810 | 377.99 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1811 | 378.1 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1812 | 378.22 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1813 | 378.34 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1814 | 378.46 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1815 | 378.57 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1816 | 378.69 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1817 | 378.81 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1818 | 378.93 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1819 | 379.04 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1820 | 379.16 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1821 | 379.25 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1822 | 379.35 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1823 | 379.45 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1824 | 379.55 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1825 | 379.65 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1826 | 379.74 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1827 | 379.84 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1828 | 379.94 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1829 | 380.03 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1830 | 380.13 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1831 | 380.2 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1832 | 380.28 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1833 | 380.36 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1834 | 380.43 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1835 | 380.51 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1836 | 380.58 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1837 | 380.66 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1838 | 380.73 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1839 | 380.81 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1840 | 380.88 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1841 | 380.93 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1842 | 380.98 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1843 | 381.03 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1844 | 381.08 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1845 | 381.13 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1846 | 381.18 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1847 | 381.23 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1848 | 381.28 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1849 | 381.33 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1850 | 381.39 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1851 | 387.4 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1852 | 393.51 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1853 | 399.7 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1854 | 405.99 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1855 | 412.37 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1856 | 418.89 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1857 | 425.51 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1858 | 432.22 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1859 | 439.04 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1860 | 445.96 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1861 | 452.99 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1862 | 460.12 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1863 | 467.37 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1864 | 474.72 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1865 | 482.18 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1866 | 489.76 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1867 | 497.46 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1868 | 505.28 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1869 | 513.21 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1870 | 521.27 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1871 | 529.62 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1872 | 538.09 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1873 | 546.69 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1874 | 555.43 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1875 | 564.3 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1876 | 573.3 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1877 | 582.45 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1878 | 591.74 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1879 | 601.17 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1880 | 610.76 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1881 | 620.53 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1882 | 630.46 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1883 | 640.54 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1884 | 650.78 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1885 | 661.18 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1886 | 671.74 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1887 | 682.48 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1888 | 693.38 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1889 | 704.46 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1890 | 715.71 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1891 | 727.19 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1892 | 738.85 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1893 | 750.69 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1894 | 762.73 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1895 | 774.95 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1896 | 787.38 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1897 | 800 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1898 | 812.83 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1899 | 825.86 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1900 | 839.11 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1901 | 852.81 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1902 | 866.73 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1903 | 880.87 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1904 | 895.24 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1905 | 909.84 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1906 | 924.67 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1907 | 939.74 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1908 | 955.06 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1909 | 970.62 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1910 | 986.43 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1911 | 1,003 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1912 | 1,019 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1913 | 1,036 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1914 | 1,053 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1915 | 1,071 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1916 | 1,089 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1917 | 1,107 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1918 | 1,125 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1919 | 1,144 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1920 | 1,203 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1921 | 15,765 tonnes | +1210.8% |
| 1922 | 31,215 tonnes | +98.0% |
| 1923 | 46,786 tonnes | +49.9% |
| 1924 | 62,004 tonnes | +32.5% |
| 1925 | 76,195 tonnes | +22.9% |
| 1926 | 91,510 tonnes | +20.1% |
| 1927 | 110,375 tonnes | +20.6% |
| 1928 | 111,361 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1929 | 98,604 tonnes | -11.5% |
| 1930 | 112,321 tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1931 | 98,126 tonnes | -12.6% |
| 1932 | 44,345 tonnes | -54.8% |
| 1933 | 53,847 tonnes | +21.4% |
| 1934 | 88,265 tonnes | +63.9% |
| 1935 | 86,806 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1936 | 77,199 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 1937 | 120,961 tonnes | +56.7% |
| 1938 | 100,076 tonnes | -17.3% |
| 1939 | 98,819 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 1940 | 119,226 tonnes | +20.7% |
| 1941 | 132,274 tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1942 | 126,072 tonnes | -4.7% |
| 1943 | 133,433 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1944 | 128,881 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1945 | 117,137 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1946 | 106,743 tonnes | -8.9% |
| 1947 | 122,771 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1948 | 172,415 tonnes | +40.4% |
| 1949 | 170,687 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1950 | 223,109 tonnes | +30.7% |
| 1951 | 250,895 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1952 | 290,745 tonnes | +15.9% |
| 1953 | 192,578 tonnes | -33.8% |
| 1954 | 224,448 tonnes | +16.5% |
| 1955 | 241,480 tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1956 | 259,107 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1957 | 260,832 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1958 | 258,504 tonnes | -0.9% |
| 1959 | 293,623 tonnes | +13.6% |
| 1960 | 306,081 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1961 | 304,439 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1962 | 303,257 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1963 | 280,402 tonnes | -7.5% |
| 1964 | 286,046 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1965 | 299,881 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1966 | 319,671 tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1967 | 340,096 tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1968 | 366,612 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1969 | 386,459 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1970 | 397,368 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1971 | 393,600 tonnes | -0.9% |
| 1972 | 387,373 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1973 | 355,366 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 1974 | 364,471 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1975 | 363,150 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1976 | 332,607 tonnes | -8.4% |
| 1977 | 365,688 tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1978 | 325,820 tonnes | -10.9% |
| 1979 | 321,353 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1980 | 369,706 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1981 | 410,648 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1982 | 390,891 tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1983 | 399,214 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 391,541 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 380,729 tonnes | -2.8% |
| 1986 | 392,392 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 390,737 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1988 | 367,398 tonnes | -6.0% |
| 1989 | 343,958 tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1990 | 260,993 tonnes | -24.1% |
| 1991 | 121,777 tonnes | -53.3% |
| 1992 | 59,491 tonnes | -51.1% |
| 1993 | 27,392 tonnes | -54.0% |
| 1994 | 26,250 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1995 | 24,208 tonnes | -7.8% |
| 1996 | 25,517 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1997 | 12,873 tonnes | -49.6% |
| 1998 | 13,363 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 13,447 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 13,270 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 13,359 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 14,138 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2003 | 15,314 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2004 | 16,141 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2005 | 17,561 tonnes | +8.8% |
| 2006 | 18,408 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 19,131 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 21,273 tonnes | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 21,399 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 22,018 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 25,036 tonnes | +13.7% |
| 2012 | 20,295 tonnes | -18.9% |
| 2013 | 25,308 tonnes | +24.7% |
| 2014 | 30,546 tonnes | +20.7% |
| 2015 | 23,465 tonnes | -23.2% |
| 2016 | 21,352 tonnes | -9.0% |
| 2017 | 21,415 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 19,331 tonnes | -9.7% |
| 2019 | 19,254 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 19,435 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 19,544 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 19,691 tonnes | +0.8% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 19,691 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 10,657 tonnes, 1.8× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 19,691 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13,590 tonnes, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | +1210.8% | 1,203 tonnes | 15,765 tonnes |
| 1922 | +98.0% | 15,765 tonnes | 31,215 tonnes |
| 1934 | +63.9% | 53,847 tonnes | 88,265 tonnes |
| 1937 | +56.7% | 77,199 tonnes | 120,961 tonnes |
| 1932 | -54.8% | 98,126 tonnes | 44,345 tonnes |
| 1993 | -54.0% | 59,491 tonnes | 27,392 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750s | 379.16 tonnes | 379.09 tonnes | 379.22 tonnes | 10 |
| 1760s | 379.24 tonnes | 379.23 tonnes | 379.25 tonnes | 10 |
| 1770s | 379.21 tonnes | 379.16 tonnes | 379.25 tonnes | 10 |
| 1780s | 379.05 tonnes | 378.94 tonnes | 379.15 tonnes | 10 |
| 1790s | 378.75 tonnes | 378.57 tonnes | 378.92 tonnes | 10 |
| 1800s | 378.29 tonnes | 378.04 tonnes | 378.53 tonnes | 10 |
| 1810s | 378.51 tonnes | 377.99 tonnes | 379.04 tonnes | 10 |
| 1820s | 379.6 tonnes | 379.16 tonnes | 380.03 tonnes | 10 |
| 1830s | 380.47 tonnes | 380.13 tonnes | 380.81 tonnes | 10 |
| 1840s | 381.11 tonnes | 380.88 tonnes | 381.33 tonnes | 10 |
| 1850s | 409.6 tonnes | 381.39 tonnes | 439.04 tonnes | 10 |
| 1860s | 478.91 tonnes | 445.96 tonnes | 513.21 tonnes | 10 |
| 1870s | 560.41 tonnes | 521.27 tonnes | 601.17 tonnes | 10 |
| 1880s | 656.63 tonnes | 610.76 tonnes | 704.46 tonnes | 10 |
| 1890s | 769.62 tonnes | 715.71 tonnes | 825.86 tonnes | 10 |
| 1900s | 903.47 tonnes | 839.11 tonnes | 970.62 tonnes | 10 |
| 1910s | 1,063 tonnes | 986.43 tonnes | 1,144 tonnes | 10 |
| 1920s | 64,502 tonnes | 1,203 tonnes | 111,361 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 88,077 tonnes | 44,345 tonnes | 120,961 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 132,964 tonnes | 106,743 tonnes | 172,415 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 249,532 tonnes | 192,578 tonnes | 293,623 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 319,294 tonnes | 280,402 tonnes | 386,459 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 360,680 tonnes | 321,353 tonnes | 397,368 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 383,721 tonnes | 343,958 tonnes | 410,648 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 58,531 tonnes | 12,873 tonnes | 260,993 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 16,999 tonnes | 13,270 tonnes | 21,399 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,802 tonnes | 19,254 tonnes | 30,546 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,556 tonnes | 19,435 tonnes | 19,691 tonnes | 3 |
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- 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)
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- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 36.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions in Democratic Republic of Congo was 19,691 tonnes in 2022, according to Hoesly et al. (2024) – Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 410,648 tonnes in 1981.
- What is the lowest coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 377.99 tonnes in 1810.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 120th out of 220 countries with data for 2022.
- Is coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Hoesly et al. (2024) – Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) is an air pollutant formed from the burning of fuels that contain sulfur, such as coal. SO₂ is one of the main chemicals that forms acid rain.