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

In 2023, Burkina Faso ranked #206 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).

How does Burkina Faso'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 Burkina Faso is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #43 of 46.

Burkina Faso: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)

Name: Burkina Faso: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
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In 2023, Burkina Faso's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 2.00.

That's down 41.2% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 83.45 . Burkina Faso ranks #206 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #43 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: 4.70; 2014
Trough: 1.00; 2013
1-year change: -41.2%
10-year change: +100.0%; +7.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
2023	2.0000
2022	3.4000
2014	4.7000
2013	1.0000
2012	1.5000
2011	1.9000
2010	1.5000
2009	2.6000
2008	1.2000
2007	1.2000

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 Burkina Faso's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023?: In 2023, Burkina Faso's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 2.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Burkina Faso's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?: Burkina Faso's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) fell 41.2% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Burkina Faso rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?: In 2023, Burkina Faso ranked #206 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).
How does Burkina Faso'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 Burkina Faso is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #43 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.