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

In 2023, Bangladesh ranked #149 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).

How does Bangladesh'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 Bangladesh is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.

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

Name: Bangladesh: Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
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In 2023, Bangladesh's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 99.50.

That's down 0.5% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 94.87 . Bangladesh ranks #149 globally out of 213 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.

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: 100.00; 2022
Trough: 76.60; 2004
1-year change: -0.5%
5-year change: +3.0%; +0.6% / yr
10-year change: +13.1%; +1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
2023	99.5000
2022	100.0000
2021	99.7000
2020	97.8000
2019	97.8000
2018	96.6000
2017	99.5000
2016	94.0000
2015	93.6000
2014	90.7000

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 Bangladesh's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023?: In 2023, Bangladesh's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 99.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bangladesh's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rising or falling?: Bangladesh's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) fell 0.5% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Bangladesh rank globally on Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)?: In 2023, Bangladesh ranked #149 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).
How does Bangladesh'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 Bangladesh is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.
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.