How does Central African Republic rank globally on Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, urban (% of urban population)?

In 2023, Central African Republic ranked #184 out of 189 countries reporting Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, urban (% of urban population).

Central African Republic: Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, urban (% of urban population)

Name: Central African Republic: Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, urban (% of urban population)
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In 2023, Central African Republic's Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, urban (% of urban population) was 1.90.

That's up 5.6% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 77.85 . Central African Republic ranks #184 globally out of 189 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #43 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

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

Highlights

Peak: 1.90; 2023
Trough: 0.70; 2005
1-year change: +5.6%
5-year change: +26.7%; +4.8% / yr
10-year change: +72.7%; +5.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, urban (% of urban population)
2023	1.9000
2022	1.8000
2021	1.7000
2020	1.7000
2019	1.5000
2018	1.5000
2017	1.4000
2016	1.3000
2015	1.2000
2014	1.2000

About Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, urban (% of urban population)

Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, urban is the proportion of urban population primarily using clean cooking fuels and technologies for cooking. Under WHO guidelines, kerosene is excluded from clean cooking fuels.

Indicator code: EG.CFT.ACCS.UR.ZS • Category: Energy

Frequently asked questions

What was Central African Republic's Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, urban (% of urban population) in 2023?: In 2023, Central African Republic's Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, urban (% of urban population) was 1.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Central African Republic's Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, urban (% of urban population) rising or falling?: Central African Republic's Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, urban (% of urban population) rose 5.6% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Central African Republic rank globally on Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, urban (% of urban population)?: In 2023, Central African Republic ranked #184 out of 189 countries reporting Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, urban (% of urban population).
How does Central African Republic's Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, urban (% of urban population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, urban (% of urban population) in 2023 was 77.85, so Central African Republic is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #43 of 48.
What is Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, urban (% of urban population) and how is it measured?: Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, urban is the proportion of urban population primarily using clean cooking fuels and technologies for cooking. Under WHO guidelines, kerosene is excluded from clean cooking fuels.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.CFT.ACCS.UR.ZS), CC BY 4.0.