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

Comoros's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 3.9% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Comoros ranked #156 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).

How does Comoros'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 Comoros is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #5 of 46.

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

Name: Comoros: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2023, Comoros's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 86.10.

That's up 3.9% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 83.45 . Comoros ranks #156 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #5 of 46.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

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

Highlights

Peak: 86.10; 2023
Trough: 40.10; 2004
1-year change: +3.9%
5-year change: +14.6%; +2.8% / yr
10-year change: +37.8%; +3.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
2023	86.1000
2022	82.9000
2021	82.9000
2020	80.1000
2019	77.6000
2018	75.1000
2017	72.6000
2016	70.1000
2015	67.6000
2014	65.0000

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 Comoros's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023?: In 2023, Comoros's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 86.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Comoros's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?: Comoros's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 3.9% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Comoros rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?: In 2023, Comoros ranked #156 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).
How does Comoros'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 Comoros is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #5 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.