How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)?

In 2021, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #13 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).

Congo, Dem. Rep.: Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)

Name: Congo, Dem. Rep.: Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
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In 2021, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 90.43.

That's down 5.2% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 34.01 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #13 globally out of 204 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 of 47.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.ELC.RNEW.ZS) • Data as of 2021

Trend (2003–2021)

2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 99.98; 2013
Trough: 90.43; 2021
1-year change: -5.2%
5-year change: -6.4%; -1.3% / yr
10-year change: -0.4%; 0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
2021	90.4326
2020	95.3608
2016	96.6409
2015	97.9121
2014	98.5198
2013	99.9849
2012	99.2927
2011	90.8240
2010	94.8008
2009	97.0238

About Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)

Renewable electricity is the share of electrity generated by renewable power plants in total electricity generated by all types of plants.

Indicator code: EG.ELC.RNEW.ZS • Category: Energy

Frequently asked questions

What was Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) in 2021?: In 2021, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 90.43, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) fell 5.2% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)?: In 2021, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #13 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) compare to the world average?: The global average for Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) in 2021 was 34.01, so Congo, Dem. Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 of 47.
What is Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) and how is it measured?: Renewable electricity is the share of electrity generated by renewable power plants in total electricity generated by all types of plants.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.ELC.RNEW.ZS), CC BY 4.0.