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

In 2023, Burkina Faso ranked #206 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).

How does Burkina Faso'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 Burkina Faso is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #41 of 48.

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

Name: Burkina Faso: Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
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In 2023, Burkina Faso's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 62.60.

That's up 3.5% from 2022, the highest value since 2021.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 94.87 . Burkina Faso ranks #206 globally out of 213 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #41 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: 67.60; 2021
Trough: 44.40; 2009
1-year change: +3.5%
5-year change: +0.5%; +0.1% / yr
10-year change: +12.8%; +1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
2023	62.6000
2022	60.5000
2021	67.6000
2020	66.1000
2019	64.6000
2018	62.3000
2017	61.4000
2016	59.7000
2015	58.2000
2014	58.4000

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 Burkina Faso's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023?: In 2023, Burkina Faso's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 62.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Burkina Faso's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rising or falling?: Burkina Faso's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 3.5% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Burkina Faso rank globally on Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)?: In 2023, Burkina Faso ranked #206 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).
How does Burkina Faso'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 Burkina Faso is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #41 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.