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

Benin's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) fell 1.1% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Benin ranked #200 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).

How does Benin'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 Benin is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 of 48.

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

Name: Benin: Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
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In 2023, Benin's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 70.30.

That's down 1.1% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 94.87 . Benin ranks #200 globally out of 213 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 of 48.

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: 71.10; 2022
Trough: 51.00; 2004
1-year change: -1.1%
5-year change: +9.3%; +1.8% / yr
10-year change: +15.2%; +1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
2023	70.3000
2022	71.1000
2021	67.0000
2020	66.1000
2019	65.2000
2018	64.3000
2017	54.2000
2016	62.5000
2015	51.7000
2014	55.8000

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 Benin's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023?: In 2023, Benin's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 70.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Benin's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rising or falling?: Benin's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) fell 1.1% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Benin rank globally on Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)?: In 2023, Benin ranked #200 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).
How does Benin'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 Benin is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 of 48.
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.