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Central African Republic: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)

In , Central African Republic's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 2.30.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 83.45 . Central African Republic ranks #204 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #41 of 46.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Central African Republic Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) trend 2014: Oil price collapse 2022: Russia–Ukraine war begins
  • 2014 · Oil price collapse
  • 2022 · Russia–Ukraine war begins

Highlights

Peak
4.70
Trough
0.50
1-year change
+43.7%
5-year change
+4.5%
+0.9% / yr
10-year change
+228.6%
+12.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
2.3000
1.6000
1.6000
1.9000
1.5000
2.2000
2.1000
1.7000
1.3000
0.8000

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.ZSCategory: Energy

Frequently asked questions

What was Central African Republic's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023?
In 2023, Central African Republic's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 2.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Central African Republic's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?
Central African Republic's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 43.7% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Central African Republic rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?
In 2023, Central African Republic ranked #204 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).
How does Central African Republic'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 Central African Republic is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #41 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.