What was Ecuador's Access to electricity (% of population) in 2023?

In 2023, Ecuador's Access to electricity (% of population) was 98.70, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is Ecuador's Access to electricity (% of population) rising or falling?

Ecuador's Access to electricity (% of population) fell 1.3% from 2022 to 2023.

How does Ecuador rank globally on Access to electricity (% of population)?

In 2023, Ecuador ranked #142 out of 215 countries reporting Access to electricity (% of population).

How does Ecuador'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 Ecuador is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #32 of 42.

Ecuador: Access to electricity (% of population)

Name: Ecuador: Access to electricity (% of population)
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In 2023, Ecuador's Access to electricity (% of population) was 98.70.

That's down 1.3% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 88.18 . Ecuador ranks #142 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #32 of 42.

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: 100.00; 2021
Trough: 94.80; 2004
1-year change: -1.3%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +0.7%; +0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity (% of population)
2023	98.7000
2022	100.0000
2021	100.0000
2020	98.9000
2019	99.1000
2018	98.7000
2017	99.2000
2016	98.7000
2015	98.8000
2014	99.0000

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 Ecuador's Access to electricity (% of population) in 2023?: In 2023, Ecuador's Access to electricity (% of population) was 98.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ecuador's Access to electricity (% of population) rising or falling?: Ecuador's Access to electricity (% of population) fell 1.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Ecuador rank globally on Access to electricity (% of population)?: In 2023, Ecuador ranked #142 out of 215 countries reporting Access to electricity (% of population).
How does Ecuador'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 Ecuador is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #32 of 42.
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.