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

Malawi's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 8.9% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Malawi ranked #201 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).

How does Malawi'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 Malawi is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 of 46.

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

Name: Malawi: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
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In 2023, Malawi's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 6.10.

That's up 8.9% from 2022, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 83.45 . Malawi ranks #201 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 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: 11.70; 2018
Trough: 1.80; 2012
1-year change: +8.9%
5-year change: -47.9%; -12.2% / yr
10-year change: +60.5%; +4.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
2023	6.1000
2022	5.6000
2021	5.6000
2020	3.5000
2019	4.1000
2018	11.7000
2017	3.7000
2016	4.9000
2015	3.4000
2014	5.3000

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 Malawi's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023?: In 2023, Malawi's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 6.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Malawi's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?: Malawi's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 8.9% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Malawi rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?: In 2023, Malawi ranked #201 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).
How does Malawi'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 Malawi is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 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.