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

In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #209 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).

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

The global average for Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023 was 94.87, so Congo, Dem. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #44 of 48.

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

Name: Congo, Dem. Rep.: Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
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In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 55.60.

That's up 22.7% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 94.87 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #209 globally out of 213 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #44 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

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

Highlights

Peak: 55.60; 2023
Trough: 28.40; 2004
1-year change: +22.7%
5-year change: +36.3%; +6.4% / yr
10-year change: +30.8%; +2.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
2023	55.6000
2022	45.3000
2021	43.8000
2020	42.8000
2019	41.2000
2018	40.8000
2017	39.7000
2016	38.6000
2015	37.5000
2014	42.0000

About Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)

Access to electricity, urban is the percentage of urban population with access to electricity.

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

Frequently asked questions

What was Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023?: In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 55.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 22.7% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)?: In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #209 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023 was 94.87, so Congo, Dem. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #44 of 48.
What is Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) and how is it measured?: Access to electricity, urban is the percentage of urban population with access to electricity.

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