How does Afghanistan rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?

In 2023, Afghanistan ranked #160 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).

How does Afghanistan's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) compare to the world average?

The global average for Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023 was 83.45, so Afghanistan is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 22.

Afghanistan: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)

Name: Afghanistan: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
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In 2023, Afghanistan's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 81.40.

That's down 0.4% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 83.45 . Afghanistan ranks #160 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 22.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.ELC.ACCS.RU.ZS) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

2014 · Oil price collapse
2022 · Russia–Ukraine war begins

Highlights

Peak: 97.10; 2016
Trough: 7.80; 2004
1-year change: -0.4%
5-year change: -11.1%; -2.3% / yr
10-year change: +35.2%; +3.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
2023	81.4000
2022	81.7000
2021	97.1000
2020	97.1000
2019	97.1000
2018	91.6000
2017	97.1000
2016	97.1000
2015	64.6000
2014	86.5000

About Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)

Access to electricity, rural is the percentage of rural population with access to electricity.

Indicator code: EG.ELC.ACCS.RU.ZS • Category: Energy

Frequently asked questions

What was Afghanistan's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023?: In 2023, Afghanistan's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 81.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Afghanistan's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?: Afghanistan's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) fell 0.4% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Afghanistan rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?: In 2023, Afghanistan ranked #160 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).
How does Afghanistan's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023 was 83.45, so Afghanistan is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 22.
What is Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) and how is it measured?: Access to electricity, rural is the percentage of rural population with access to electricity.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.ELC.ACCS.RU.ZS), CC BY 4.0.