Heating Degree Days, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo: Heating Degree Days, annual growth rate was -2.06 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-2.06 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 94.1%
World rank
73rd
of 154 countries
All-time high
67.14 % change on previous year
in 1999
All-time low
-42.04 % change on previous year
in 1977
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Heating Degree Days, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1961–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, heating degree days, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at -2.06 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 94.1% on the previous year and up 88.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, heating degree days, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 67.14 % change on previous year in 1999 and was at its lowest, -42.04 % change on previous year, in 1977.

That places Democratic Republic of Congo 73rd out of 154 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Heating Degree Days, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year

Annual values for Heating Degree Days, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1961 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 12.34 % change on previous year
1962 -3.32 % change on previous year -126.9%
1963 -15.52 % change on previous year +367.6%
1964 7.67 % change on previous year -149.4%
1965 4.25 % change on previous year -44.6%
1966 -24.73 % change on previous year -681.5%
1967 17.68 % change on previous year -171.5%
1968 10.59 % change on previous year -40.1%
1969 -36.08 % change on previous year -440.6%
1970 8.96 % change on previous year -124.8%
1971 55.83 % change on previous year +523.3%
1972 -12.23 % change on previous year -121.9%
1973 -5.63 % change on previous year -54.0%
1974 50.61 % change on previous year -999.2%
1975 -19.15 % change on previous year -137.8%
1976 11.65 % change on previous year -160.8%
1977 -42.04 % change on previous year -460.8%
1978 14.7 % change on previous year -135.0%
1979 11.34 % change on previous year -22.8%
1980 -26.64 % change on previous year -334.9%
1981 19.53 % change on previous year -173.3%
1982 -12.86 % change on previous year -165.9%
1983 -32.45 % change on previous year +152.4%
1984 59.87 % change on previous year -284.5%
1985 16.04 % change on previous year -73.2%
1986 -4.63 % change on previous year -128.9%
1987 -40.58 % change on previous year +776.9%
1988 5.62 % change on previous year -113.9%
1989 48.49 % change on previous year +762.8%
1990 -33.87 % change on previous year -169.9%
1991 32.31 % change on previous year -195.4%
1992 -3.17 % change on previous year -109.8%
1993 -6.86 % change on previous year +116.6%
1994 15.17 % change on previous year -321.0%
1995 -24.26 % change on previous year -259.9%
1996 25.93 % change on previous year -206.9%
1997 -20.28 % change on previous year -178.2%
1998 -24.07 % change on previous year +18.7%
1999 67.14 % change on previous year -378.9%
2000 -7.32 % change on previous year -110.9%
2001 5.82 % change on previous year -179.5%
2002 -22.64 % change on previous year -488.8%
2003 11.59 % change on previous year -151.2%
2004 4.83 % change on previous year -58.3%
2005 -29.02 % change on previous year -701.2%
2006 32.31 % change on previous year -211.4%
2007 7.96 % change on previous year -75.4%
2008 7.03 % change on previous year -11.7%
2009 -21.14 % change on previous year -400.8%
2010 -26.5 % change on previous year +25.4%
2011 34.25 % change on previous year -229.3%
2012 -1.13 % change on previous year -103.3%
2013 -7.6 % change on previous year +571.2%
2014 -17.34 % change on previous year +128.3%
2015 -14.71 % change on previous year -15.2%
2016 19.97 % change on previous year -235.7%
2017 -24.9 % change on previous year -224.7%
2018 49.11 % change on previous year -297.2%
2019 -29.25 % change on previous year -159.6%
2020 30.92 % change on previous year -205.7%
2021 9.11 % change on previous year -70.5%
2022 -3.88 % change on previous year -142.6%
2023 -34.64 % change on previous year +792.2%
2024 -2.06 % change on previous year -94.1%

Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries

  • Democratic Republic of Congo's -2.06 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is -3.41 % change on previous year, 60% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
  • Democratic Republic of Congo's -2.06 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -13.83 % change on previous year, 15% of the median. (32 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -3.01 % change on previous year -36.08 % change on previous year 17.68 % change on previous year 9
1970s 7.4 % change on previous year -42.04 % change on previous year 55.83 % change on previous year 10
1980s 3.24 % change on previous year -40.58 % change on previous year 59.87 % change on previous year 10
1990s 2.8 % change on previous year -33.87 % change on previous year 67.14 % change on previous year 10
2000s -1.06 % change on previous year -29.02 % change on previous year 32.31 % change on previous year 10
2010s -1.81 % change on previous year -29.25 % change on previous year 49.11 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.1085 % change on previous year -34.64 % change on previous year 30.92 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo

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  4. 74 Nepal -2.22 % change on previous year compare
  5. 75 Germany -2.38 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is heating degree days, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Heating degree days, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was -2.06 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest heating degree days, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The highest recorded value was 67.14 % change on previous year in 1999.
What is the lowest heating degree days, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The lowest recorded value was -42.04 % change on previous year in 1977.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for heating degree days, annual growth rate?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 73rd out of 154 countries with data for 2024.
Is heating degree days, annual growth rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Over the last ten years it is up 88.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Heating Degree Days, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Heating Degree Days. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Heating Degree Days, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
154 places, 9,322 data points, 1961–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Heating Degree Days. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.