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

In 2023, Madagascar ranked #195 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).

How does Madagascar'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 Madagascar is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #34 of 46.

Madagascar: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)

Name: Madagascar: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2023, Madagascar's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 14.60.

That's up 33.9% from 2022, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 83.45 . Madagascar ranks #195 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #34 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: 16.00; 2018
Trough: 0.90; 2004
1-year change: +33.9%
5-year change: -8.8%; -1.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
2023	14.6000
2022	10.9000
2021	10.9000
2020	6.7000
2019	13.0000
2018	16.0000
2015	1.7000
2014	1.7000
2008	1.4000
2007	1.3000

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 Madagascar's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023?: In 2023, Madagascar's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 14.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Madagascar's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?: Madagascar's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 33.9% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Madagascar rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?: In 2023, Madagascar ranked #195 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).
How does Madagascar'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 Madagascar is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #34 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.