Is Gambia, The's Access to electricity (% of population) rising or falling?

Gambia, The's Access to electricity (% of population) rose 2.3% from 2022 to 2023.

How does Gambia, The rank globally on Access to electricity (% of population)?

In 2023, Gambia, The ranked #178 out of 215 countries reporting Access to electricity (% of population).

How does Gambia, The'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 Gambia, The is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 of 48.

Gambia, The: Access to electricity (% of population)

Name: Gambia, The: Access to electricity (% of population)
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In 2023, Gambia, The's Access to electricity (% of population) was 66.90.

That's up 2.3% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 88.18 . Gambia, The ranks #178 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 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: 66.90; 2023
Trough: 30.50; 2005
1-year change: +2.3%
5-year change: +10.9%; +2.1% / yr
10-year change: +29.9%; +2.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity (% of population)
2023	66.9000
2022	65.4000
2021	63.7000
2020	62.2000
2019	62.1000
2018	60.3000
2017	56.2000
2016	56.4000
2015	54.7000
2014	53.0000

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 Gambia, The's Access to electricity (% of population) in 2023?: In 2023, Gambia, The's Access to electricity (% of population) was 66.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Gambia, The's Access to electricity (% of population) rising or falling?: Gambia, The's Access to electricity (% of population) rose 2.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Gambia, The rank globally on Access to electricity (% of population)?: In 2023, Gambia, The ranked #178 out of 215 countries reporting Access to electricity (% of population).
How does Gambia, The'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 Gambia, The is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 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.