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

In 2023, Afghanistan ranked #166 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).

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

The global average for Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023 was 94.87, so Afghanistan is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #22 of 23.

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

Name: Afghanistan: Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
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In 2023, Afghanistan's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 96.00.

That's up 0.1% from 2022, the highest value since 2021.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 94.87 . Afghanistan ranks #166 globally out of 213 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #22 of 23.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

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

Highlights

Peak: 99.50; 2016
Trough: 74.00; 2005
1-year change: +0.1%
5-year change: -2.8%; -0.6% / yr
10-year change: +4.1%; +0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
2023	96.0000
2022	95.9000
2021	99.5000
2020	99.5000
2019	99.5000
2018	98.8000
2017	99.5000
2016	99.5000
2015	92.5000
2014	98.7000

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What was Afghanistan's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023?: In 2023, Afghanistan's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 96.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Afghanistan's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rising or falling?: Afghanistan's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 0.1% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Afghanistan rank globally on Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)?: In 2023, Afghanistan ranked #166 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).
How does Afghanistan's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023 was 94.87, so Afghanistan is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #22 of 23.
What is Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) and how is it measured?: Access to electricity, urban is the percentage of urban population with access to electricity.

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