Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Niger: Access to clean fuels for cooking vs. GDP per capita
Access to clean fuels for cooking vs. GDP per capita over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Niger
How they compare
Niger currently reports 6.0% against 5.0% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 1.0%.
That makes Niger's figure about 1.2 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 181st and Niger ranks 179th of 194 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Congo, Democratic Republic of the averaged higher in 2 and Niger in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Niger | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2010s | 3.5% | 2.0% | 1.5% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2020s | 4.2% | 5.0% | 0.8% | Niger |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher access to clean fuels for cooking vs. gdp per capita, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or Niger?
- Niger, at 6.0% against 5.0% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2024.
- What is the difference in access to clean fuels for cooking vs. gdp per capita between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Niger?
- 1.0%, with Niger ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Niger?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Niger rank globally for access to clean fuels for cooking vs. gdp per capita?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 181st and Niger ranks 179th of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Access to clean fuels for cooking vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Access to clean fuels for cooking is vital in reducing the burden of health and mortality impacts of indoor air pollution. GDP per capita is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.