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

In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #208 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).

How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 Congo, Dem. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #45 of 46.

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

Name: Congo, Dem. Rep.: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
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In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 1.00.

That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 83.45 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #208 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #45 of 46.

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

Trend (2007–2023)

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

Highlights

Peak: 1.80; 2007
Trough: 1.00; 2015
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
2023	1.0000
2022	1.0000
2021	1.0000
2020	1.0000
2019	1.0000
2018	1.0000
2017	1.0000
2016	1.0000
2015	1.0000
2007	1.8000

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.ZS • Category: Energy

Frequently asked questions

What was Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023?: In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 1.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?: In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #208 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 Congo, Dem. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #45 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.