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Republic of the Congo Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) in Republic of the Congo stood at 6.72 in 2021, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 1.7% from 6.61 in 2020. Ten years earlier, in 2011, the value was 4.08 (up 65% since). The latest value is the highest since 2000; the lowest was 1.84 in 2000. Republic of the Congo ranked 35th highest of the 201 countries in this dataset in 2021; Trinidad and Tobago ranked first.

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Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:2000–2022
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What is Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP)?

Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) measures the total economic output of Republic of the Congo. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In Republic of the Congo, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

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What is the latest Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) in Republic of the Congo?

Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) in Republic of the Congo stood at 6.72 in 2021, according to World Bank.

Is Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) in Republic of the Congo rising or falling?

The latest value is up 1.7% from 6.61 in 2020. Ten years earlier, in 2011, the value was 4.08 (up 65% since).

How does Republic of the Congo rank for Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP)?

Republic of the Congo ranked 35th highest of the 201 countries in this dataset in 2021; Trinidad and Tobago ranked first.

What is the highest Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) on record in Republic of the Congo?

The latest value is the highest since 2000; the lowest was 1.84 in 2000.

Metadata for Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) in Republic of the Congo
IndicatorEnergy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP)
CountryRepublic of the Congo
CategoryCommodities and Energy
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 6.72 (2021)

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APA

World Bank. (2026). Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) — Republic of the Congo [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-eg-egy-prim-pp-kd/COG. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EG.EGY.PRIM.PP.KD

MLA

World Bank. "Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) — Republic of the Congo." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-eg-egy-prim-pp-kd/COG. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EG.EGY.PRIM.PP.KD.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) — Republic of the Congo." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-eg-egy-prim-pp-kd/COG. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EG.EGY.PRIM.PP.KD.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_eg_egy_prim_pp_kd_cog,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/\$2021 PPP GDP) --- Republic of the Congo}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-eg-egy-prim-pp-kd/COG},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EG.EGY.PRIM.PP.KD}
}