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

Burundi's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 1.6% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Burundi ranked #204 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).

How does Burundi'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 Burundi is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 of 48.

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

Name: Burundi: Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2023, Burundi's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 65.00.

That's up 1.6% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 94.87 . Burundi ranks #204 globally out of 213 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 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: 65.00; 2023
Trough: 39.60; 2008
1-year change: +1.6%
5-year change: +8.7%; +1.7% / yr
10-year change: +24.0%; +2.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
2023	65.0000
2022	64.0000
2021	62.8000
2020	60.5000
2019	60.8000
2018	59.8000
2017	61.8000
2016	57.6000
2015	56.5000
2014	52.1000

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 Burundi's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023?: In 2023, Burundi's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 65.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Burundi's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rising or falling?: Burundi's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 1.6% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Burundi rank globally on Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)?: In 2023, Burundi ranked #204 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).
How does Burundi'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 Burundi is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 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.