Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Access to electricity (% of population) rising or falling?

Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Access to electricity (% of population) rose 2.8% from 2022 to 2023.

How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Access to electricity (% of population)?

In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #207 out of 215 countries reporting Access to electricity (% of population).

How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Access to electricity (% of population) compare to the world average?

The global average for Access to electricity (% of population) in 2023 was 88.18, so Congo, Dem. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #41 of 48.

Congo, Dem. Rep.: Access to electricity (% of population)

Name: Congo, Dem. Rep.: Access to electricity (% of population)
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In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Access to electricity (% of population) was 22.10.

That's up 2.8% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 88.18 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #207 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #41 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

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

Highlights

Peak: 22.10; 2023
Trough: 6.00; 2005
1-year change: +2.8%
5-year change: +18.2%; +3.4% / yr
10-year change: +45.4%; +3.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity (% of population)
2023	22.1000
2022	21.5000
2021	20.8000
2020	20.1000
2019	19.1000
2018	18.7000
2017	18.0000
2016	17.3000
2015	16.6000
2014	13.5000

About Access to electricity (% of population)

Access to electricity is the percentage of population with access to electricity. Electrification data are collected from industry, national surveys and international sources.

Indicator code: EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS • Category: Energy

Frequently asked questions

What was Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Access to electricity (% of population) in 2023?: In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Access to electricity (% of population) was 22.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Access to electricity (% of population) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Access to electricity (% of population) rose 2.8% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Access to electricity (% of population)?: In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #207 out of 215 countries reporting Access to electricity (% of population).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Access to electricity (% of population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Access to electricity (% of population) in 2023 was 88.18, so Congo, Dem. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #41 of 48.
What is Access to electricity (% of population) and how is it measured?: Access to electricity is the percentage of population with access to electricity. Electrification data are collected from industry, national surveys and international sources.

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