How does Dominican Republic rank globally on Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, rural (% of rural population)?

In 2023, Dominican Republic ranked #99 out of 189 countries reporting Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, rural (% of rural population).

Dominican Republic: Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, rural (% of rural population)

Name: Dominican Republic: Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, rural (% of rural population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2023, Dominican Republic's Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, rural (% of rural population) was 79.60.

That's up 1.1% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 61.56 . Dominican Republic ranks #99 globally out of 189 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #22 of 33.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

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

Highlights

Peak: 79.60; 2023
Trough: 68.40; 2010
1-year change: +1.1%
5-year change: +6.5%; +1.3% / yr
10-year change: +14.5%; +1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, rural (% of rural population)
2023	79.6000
2022	78.7000
2021	77.6000
2020	76.7000
2019	75.7000
2018	74.7500
2017	73.6000
2016	72.3000
2015	71.5000
2014	70.5000

About Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, rural (% of rural population)

Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, rural is the proportion of rural population primarily using clean cooking fuels and technologies for cooking. Under WHO guidelines, kerosene is excluded from clean cooking fuels.

Indicator code: EG.CFT.ACCS.RU.ZS • Category: Energy

Frequently asked questions

What was Dominican Republic's Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, rural (% of rural population) in 2023?: In 2023, Dominican Republic's Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, rural (% of rural population) was 79.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Dominican Republic's Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?: Dominican Republic's Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, rural (% of rural population) rose 1.1% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Dominican Republic rank globally on Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, rural (% of rural population)?: In 2023, Dominican Republic ranked #99 out of 189 countries reporting Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, rural (% of rural population).
How does Dominican Republic's Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, rural (% of rural population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, rural (% of rural population) in 2023 was 61.56, so Dominican Republic is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #22 of 33.
What is Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, rural (% of rural population) and how is it measured?: Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, rural is the proportion of rural population primarily using clean cooking fuels and technologies for cooking. Under WHO guidelines, kerosene is excluded from clean cooking fuels.

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