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

Gambia, The's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 3.0% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Gambia, The ranked #184 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).

How does Gambia, The'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 Gambia, The is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 of 48.

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

Name: Gambia, The: Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
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In 2023, Gambia, The's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 85.30.

That's up 3.0% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 94.87 . Gambia, The ranks #184 globally out of 213 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 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: 85.30; 2023
Trough: 54.40; 2005
1-year change: +3.0%
5-year change: +11.6%; +2.2% / yr
10-year change: +27.3%; +2.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
2023	85.3000
2022	82.8000
2021	82.6000
2020	80.9000
2019	78.6000
2018	76.4000
2017	79.4000
2016	74.0000
2015	72.5000
2014	70.9000

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 Gambia, The's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023?: In 2023, Gambia, The's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 85.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Gambia, The's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rising or falling?: Gambia, The's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 3.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Gambia, The rank globally on Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)?: In 2023, Gambia, The ranked #184 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).
How does Gambia, The'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 Gambia, The is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 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.