Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology was 1.26 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1961–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Congo, Democratic Republic of the stood at 1.26.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 28.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 1.54 in 2020 and was at its lowest, -0.189, in 1965.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 193rd of 225 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -0.013 | — |
| 1962 | -0.167 | +1184.6% |
| 1963 | -0.053 | -68.3% |
| 1964 | -0.123 | +132.1% |
| 1965 | -0.189 | +53.7% |
| 1966 | 0.116 | -161.4% |
| 1967 | -0.121 | -204.3% |
| 1968 | -0.164 | +35.5% |
| 1969 | 0.136 | -182.9% |
| 1970 | 0.215 | +58.1% |
| 1971 | -0.14 | -165.1% |
| 1972 | 0.072 | -151.4% |
| 1973 | 0.454 | +530.6% |
| 1974 | -0.089 | -119.6% |
| 1975 | -0.109 | +22.5% |
| 1976 | -0.187 | +71.6% |
| 1977 | 0.246 | -231.6% |
| 1978 | 0.119 | -51.6% |
| 1979 | 0.407 | +242.0% |
| 1980 | 0.287 | -29.5% |
| 1981 | 0.12 | -58.2% |
| 1982 | 0.146 | +21.7% |
| 1983 | 0.52 | +256.2% |
| 1984 | 0.126 | -75.8% |
| 1985 | 0.098 | -22.2% |
| 1986 | 0.292 | +198.0% |
| 1987 | 0.545 | +86.6% |
| 1988 | 0.445 | -18.3% |
| 1989 | -0.143 | -132.1% |
| 1990 | 0.165 | -215.4% |
| 1991 | 0.328 | +98.8% |
| 1992 | -0.154 | -147.0% |
| 1993 | 0.149 | -196.8% |
| 1994 | 0.328 | +120.1% |
| 1995 | 0.44 | +34.1% |
| 1996 | 0.022 | -95.0% |
| 1997 | 0.714 | +3145.5% |
| 1998 | 1.01 | +41.9% |
| 1999 | 0.399 | -60.6% |
| 2000 | 0.511 | +28.1% |
| 2001 | 0.43 | -15.9% |
| 2002 | 0.91 | +111.6% |
| 2003 | 0.944 | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 0.944 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1.09 | +15.8% |
| 2006 | 0.979 | -10.4% |
| 2007 | 0.82 | -16.2% |
| 2008 | 0.628 | -23.4% |
| 2009 | 0.899 | +43.2% |
| 2010 | 1.29 | +43.6% |
| 2011 | 0.736 | -43.0% |
| 2012 | 0.484 | -34.2% |
| 2013 | 1 | +106.6% |
| 2014 | 0.979 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 1.07 | +9.3% |
| 2016 | 1.52 | +42.1% |
| 2017 | 1.25 | -18.0% |
| 2018 | 1.41 | +13.3% |
| 2019 | 1.47 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 1.54 | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 1.45 | -6.2% |
| 2022 | 1.31 | -9.1% |
| 2023 | 1.28 | -2.3% |
| 2024 | 1.26 | -2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -0.0642 | -0.189 | 0.136 | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.0988 | -0.187 | 0.454 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2436 | -0.143 | 0.545 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3404 | -0.154 | 1.01 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8158 | 0.43 | 1.09 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.12 | 0.484 | 1.52 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.37 | 1.26 | 1.54 | 5 |
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More climate change data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Share co2 vs population 4.23 (2100)
- Urban population 45.1% (2025)
- Urban population 50.90 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 4.0% (2025)
- Population, total 112.83 million (2025)
- Population growth 3.2% (2025)
- Annual Net Emissions/Removals 58.49 (2024)
- Per capita CO₂ emissions vs. per capita energy use 0.054 tonnes per person (2024)
- Share global cumulative co2 including land 0.9462 (2024)
- Cumulative co2 including land 26.04 billion (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 1.26 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 1.54 in 2020.
- What is the lowest temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.189 in 1965.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 193rd out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology, corresponding to the period 1951-1980 (Not Applicable). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides information on global climate and weather patterns, providing insights into temperature variations, land cover accounts, and shifts in mean sea levels.