Renewable Energy Consumption: Congo, Republic of

Analysis# Congo, Republic of Renewable Energy Consumption Congo, Republic of derived 71.4% of its total energy consumption from renewable sources in 2021, maintaining a strong reliance on clean energy. This figure sits well below the country's all-time peak of 80.2% recorded in 1997, yet remains substantially above the low point of 54.5% in 2010. Over the three-decade span from 1990 to 2021, renewable energy consumption increased by 9.2 percentage points overall, reflecting a general upward trajectory despite significant fluctuations. A critical inflection point occurred around 2010, when renewable consumption hit its lowest level before reversing course. From 2012 onward, the trend shifted decisively upward, climbing from 65.1% to 71.4% by 2021. The steady recovery from 2015 to 2019 demonstrates consistent growth momentum, with the consumption rate stabilizing at 71.4% for consecutive years, suggesting the country has achieved a new equilibrium in its renewable energy mix.