How does Guinea-Bissau rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?

In 2023, Guinea-Bissau ranked #192 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).

How does Guinea-Bissau'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 Guinea-Bissau is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #31 of 46.

Guinea-Bissau: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)

Name: Guinea-Bissau: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2023, Guinea-Bissau's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 20.70.

That's up 31.0% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 83.45 . Guinea-Bissau ranks #192 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #31 of 46.

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

Trend (2006–2023)

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

Highlights

Peak: 20.70; 2023
Trough: 2.10; 2006
1-year change: +31.0%
5-year change: +55.6%; +9.3% / yr
10-year change: +158.8%; +10.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
2023	20.7000
2022	15.8000
2021	15.8000
2020	15.1000
2019	14.3000
2018	13.3000
2017	12.5000
2016	10.5000
2015	8.9000
2014	5.8000

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 Guinea-Bissau's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023?: In 2023, Guinea-Bissau's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 20.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Guinea-Bissau's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?: Guinea-Bissau's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 31.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Guinea-Bissau rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?: In 2023, Guinea-Bissau ranked #192 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).
How does Guinea-Bissau'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 Guinea-Bissau is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #31 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.