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

Lesotho's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 1.7% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Lesotho ranked #185 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).

How does Lesotho'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 Lesotho is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 of 48.

Lesotho: Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)

Name: Lesotho: Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
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In 2023, Lesotho's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 85.00.

That's up 1.7% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 94.87 . Lesotho ranks #185 globally out of 213 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 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: 85.00; 2023
Trough: 26.20; 2004
1-year change: +1.7%
5-year change: +20.2%; +3.8% / yr
10-year change: +39.3%; +3.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
2023	85.0000
2022	83.6000
2021	80.6000
2020	77.5000
2019	74.4000
2018	70.7000
2017	68.8000
2016	66.4000
2015	64.6000
2014	61.5000

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 Lesotho's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023?: In 2023, Lesotho's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 85.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Lesotho's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rising or falling?: Lesotho's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 1.7% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Lesotho rank globally on Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)?: In 2023, Lesotho ranked #185 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).
How does Lesotho'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 Lesotho is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 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.