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

In 2023, Guinea-Bissau ranked #205 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).

How does Guinea-Bissau'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 Guinea-Bissau is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #40 of 48.

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

Name: Guinea-Bissau: Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
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In 2023, Guinea-Bissau's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 64.30.

That's up 5.4% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 94.87 . Guinea-Bissau ranks #205 globally out of 213 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #40 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: 64.30; 2023
Trough: 11.80; 2010
1-year change: +5.4%
5-year change: +33.7%; +6.0% / yr
10-year change: +127.2%; +8.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
2023	64.3000
2022	61.0000
2021	60.5000
2020	56.4000
2019	52.3000
2018	48.1000
2017	43.9000
2016	39.7000
2015	35.5000
2014	33.1000

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 Guinea-Bissau's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023?: In 2023, Guinea-Bissau's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 64.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Guinea-Bissau's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rising or falling?: Guinea-Bissau's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 5.4% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Guinea-Bissau rank globally on Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)?: In 2023, Guinea-Bissau ranked #205 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).
How does Guinea-Bissau'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 Guinea-Bissau is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #40 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.