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

Gambia, The's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 13.1% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Gambia, The ranked #181 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).

How does Gambia, The'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 Gambia, The is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #20 of 46.

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

Name: Gambia, The: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
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In 2023, Gambia, The's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 35.30.

That's up 13.1% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 83.45 . Gambia, The ranks #181 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #20 of 46.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

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

Highlights

Peak: 35.30; 2023
Trough: 4.50; 2005
1-year change: +13.1%
10-year change: +16.5%; +1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
2023	35.3000
2022	31.2000
2021	31.2000
2020	31.0000
2017	20.5000
2016	30.0000
2015	28.9000
2014	27.8000
2013	30.3000
2012	25.9000

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 Gambia, The's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023?: In 2023, Gambia, The's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 35.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Gambia, The's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?: Gambia, The's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 13.1% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Gambia, The rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?: In 2023, Gambia, The ranked #181 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).
How does Gambia, The'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 Gambia, The is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #20 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.