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

Burundi's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 43.7% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Burundi ranked #205 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).

How does Burundi'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 Burundi is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 of 46.

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

Name: Burundi: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2023, Burundi's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 2.30.

That's up 43.7% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 83.45 . Burundi ranks #205 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 of 46.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.ELC.ACCS.RU.ZS) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2008–2023)

2014 · Oil price collapse
2022 · Russia–Ukraine war begins

Highlights

Peak: 2.30; 2023
Trough: 0.90; 2008
1-year change: +43.7%
5-year change: +15.0%; +2.8% / yr
10-year change: +130.0%; +8.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
2023	2.3000
2022	1.6000
2021	1.6000
2020	0.9000
2019	2.0000
2018	2.0000
2017	1.7000
2016	1.5000
2015	1.2000
2014	1.0000

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 Burundi's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023?: In 2023, Burundi's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 2.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Burundi's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?: Burundi's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 43.7% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Burundi rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?: In 2023, Burundi ranked #205 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).
How does Burundi'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 Burundi is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 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.