Is Benin's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?

Benin's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) fell 4.0% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Benin ranked #176 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).

How does Benin'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 Benin is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 of 46.

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

Name: Benin: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
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In 2023, Benin's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 43.70.

That's down 4.0% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 83.45 . Benin ranks #176 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 of 46.

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: 45.50; 2022
Trough: 7.90; 2004
1-year change: -4.0%
5-year change: +168.1%; +21.8% / yr
10-year change: +226.1%; +12.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
2023	43.7000
2022	45.5000
2021	18.0000
2020	17.4000
2019	16.9000
2018	16.3000
2017	17.2000
2016	15.2000
2015	11.1000
2014	16.2000

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 Benin's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023?: In 2023, Benin's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 43.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Benin's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?: Benin's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) fell 4.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Benin rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?: In 2023, Benin ranked #176 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).
How does Benin'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 Benin is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 of 46.
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.