Is Congo, Rep.'s Electric power consumption (kWh per capita) rising or falling?

Congo, Rep.'s Electric power consumption (kWh per capita) rose 10.6% from 2022 to 2023.

How does Congo, Rep.'s Electric power consumption (kWh per capita) compare to the world average?

The global average for Electric power consumption (kWh per capita) in 2023 was 7,817.66, so Congo, Rep. is below the world average.

Congo, Rep.: Electric power consumption (kWh per capita)

Name: Congo, Rep.: Electric power consumption (kWh per capita)
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In 2023, Congo, Rep.'s Electric power consumption (kWh per capita) was 338.35.

That's up 10.6% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 7,817.66 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.USE.ELEC.KH.PC) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2005–2023)

2014 · Oil price collapse
2022 · Russia–Ukraine war begins

Highlights

Peak: 338.35; 2023
Trough: 114.98; 2005
1-year change: +10.6%
5-year change: +39.2%; +6.8% / yr
10-year change: +70.8%; +5.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Electric power consumption (kWh per capita)
2023	338.3534
2022	305.8771
2021	321.6126
2020	310.2842
2019	265.6383
2018	243.1099
2017	306.2973
2016	304.2583
2015	297.1998
2014	199.1608

About Electric power consumption (kWh per capita)

Electric power consumption measures the production of power plants and combined heat and power plants less transmission, distribution, and transformation losses and own use by heat and power plants.

Indicator code: EG.USE.ELEC.KH.PC • Category: Energy

Frequently asked questions

What was Congo, Rep.'s Electric power consumption (kWh per capita) in 2023?: In 2023, Congo, Rep.'s Electric power consumption (kWh per capita) was 338.35, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Rep.'s Electric power consumption (kWh per capita) rising or falling?: Congo, Rep.'s Electric power consumption (kWh per capita) rose 10.6% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Congo, Rep.'s Electric power consumption (kWh per capita) compare to the world average?: The global average for Electric power consumption (kWh per capita) in 2023 was 7,817.66, so Congo, Rep. is below the world average.
What is Electric power consumption (kWh per capita) and how is it measured?: Electric power consumption measures the production of power plants and combined heat and power plants less transmission, distribution, and transformation losses and own use by heat and power plants.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.USE.ELEC.KH.PC), CC BY 4.0.