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

In 2023, Bangladesh ranked #130 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).

How does Bangladesh'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 Bangladesh is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.

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

Name: Bangladesh: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2023, Bangladesh's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 99.60.

That's up 0.4% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 83.45 . Bangladesh ranks #130 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.

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: 99.60; 2023
Trough: 27.90; 2004
1-year change: +0.4%
5-year change: +22.5%; +4.1% / yr
10-year change: +104.9%; +7.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
2023	99.6000
2022	99.2000
2021	98.5000
2020	95.2000
2019	88.9000
2018	81.3000
2017	81.6000
2016	66.1000
2015	63.8000
2014	48.1000

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 Bangladesh's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023?: In 2023, Bangladesh's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 99.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bangladesh's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?: Bangladesh's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 0.4% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Bangladesh rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?: In 2023, Bangladesh ranked #130 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).
How does Bangladesh'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 Bangladesh is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.
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.