Adjusted savings: energy depletion in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Adjusted savings: energy depletion was 240.72 million current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Adjusted savings: energy depletion in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1971–2021
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2021, adjusted savings: energy depletion in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 240.72 million current US$.
The figure is up 101.7% on the previous year and down 45.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adjusted savings: energy depletion in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 444.26 million current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 12,082 current US$, in 1971.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 78th of 208 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adjusted savings: energy depletion in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 12,082 current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 15,512 current US$ | +28.4% |
| 1973 | 19,474 current US$ | +25.5% |
| 1974 | 30,159 current US$ | +54.9% |
| 1975 | 81,502 current US$ | +170.2% |
| 1976 | 55.29 million current US$ | +67743.9% |
| 1977 | 60.80 million current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1978 | 40.50 million current US$ | -33.4% |
| 1979 | 129.28 million current US$ | +219.2% |
| 1980 | 98.48 million current US$ | -23.8% |
| 1981 | 70.09 million current US$ | -28.8% |
| 1982 | 29.86 million current US$ | -57.4% |
| 1983 | 70.89 million current US$ | +137.4% |
| 1984 | 115.55 million current US$ | +63.0% |
| 1985 | 132.71 million current US$ | +14.8% |
| 1986 | 44.06 million current US$ | -66.8% |
| 1987 | 90.13 million current US$ | +104.6% |
| 1988 | 68.74 million current US$ | -23.7% |
| 1989 | 111.86 million current US$ | +62.7% |
| 1990 | 166.00 million current US$ | +48.4% |
| 1991 | 89.94 million current US$ | -45.8% |
| 1992 | 66.93 million current US$ | -25.6% |
| 1993 | 60.78 million current US$ | -9.2% |
| 1994 | 56.04 million current US$ | -7.8% |
| 1995 | 73.79 million current US$ | +31.7% |
| 1996 | 93.54 million current US$ | +26.8% |
| 1997 | 80.40 million current US$ | -14.0% |
| 1998 | 35.14 million current US$ | -56.3% |
| 1999 | 58.12 million current US$ | +65.4% |
| 2000 | 112.76 million current US$ | +94.0% |
| 2001 | 89.32 million current US$ | -20.8% |
| 2002 | 86.66 million current US$ | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 100.88 million current US$ | +16.4% |
| 2004 | 160.24 million current US$ | +58.8% |
| 2005 | 224.76 million current US$ | +40.3% |
| 2006 | 261.67 million current US$ | +16.4% |
| 2007 | 300.95 million current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2008 | 388.48 million current US$ | +29.1% |
| 2009 | 175.89 million current US$ | -54.7% |
| 2010 | 266.07 million current US$ | +51.3% |
| 2011 | 444.26 million current US$ | +67.0% |
| 2012 | 422.17 million current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 350.11 million current US$ | -17.1% |
| 2014 | 254.35 million current US$ | -27.3% |
| 2015 | 87.34 million current US$ | -65.7% |
| 2016 | 74.39 million current US$ | -14.8% |
| 2017 | 175.73 million current US$ | +136.2% |
| 2018 | 257.24 million current US$ | +46.4% |
| 2019 | 226.32 million current US$ | -12.0% |
| 2020 | 119.36 million current US$ | -47.3% |
| 2021 | 240.72 million current US$ | +101.7% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 240.72 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 127,213 current US$, 1892.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 240.72 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 216,464 current US$, 1112.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adjusted savings: energy depletion in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +67743.9% | 81,502 current US$ | 55.29 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 31.78 million current US$ | 12,082 current US$ | 129.28 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 83.24 million current US$ | 29.86 million current US$ | 132.71 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 78.07 million current US$ | 35.14 million current US$ | 166.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 190.16 million current US$ | 86.66 million current US$ | 388.48 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 255.80 million current US$ | 74.39 million current US$ | 444.26 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 180.04 million current US$ | 119.36 million current US$ | 240.72 million current US$ | 2 |
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More economy & growth data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 197.81 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0026 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.81 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.87 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -35.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0205 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 16.56 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 16.58 % change on previous year (2023)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0731 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 48.25 includes gold, current US$ per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adjusted savings: energy depletion in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Adjusted savings: energy depletion in Democratic Republic of Congo was 240.72 million current US$ in 2021, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest adjusted savings: energy depletion recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 444.26 million current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest adjusted savings: energy depletion recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,082 current US$ in 1971.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for adjusted savings: energy depletion?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 78th out of 208 countries with data for 2021.
- Is adjusted savings: energy depletion rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Adjusted savings: energy depletion (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Energy depletion is the ratio of the value of the stock of energy resources to the remaining reserve lifetime (capped at 25 years). It covers coal, crude oil, and natural gas. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.