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

Malawi's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 7.0% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Malawi ranked #207 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).

How does Malawi'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 Malawi is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 of 48.

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

Name: Malawi: Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
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In 2023, Malawi's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 57.80.

That's up 7.0% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 94.87 . Malawi ranks #207 globally out of 213 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 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: 57.80; 2023
Trough: 23.60; 2006
1-year change: +7.0%
5-year change: +18.0%; +3.4% / yr
10-year change: +57.9%; +4.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
2023	57.8000
2022	54.0000
2021	54.2000
2020	49.6000
2019	45.5000
2018	49.0000
2017	57.5000
2016	42.0000
2015	48.7000
2014	46.1000

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 Malawi's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023?: In 2023, Malawi's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 57.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Malawi's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rising or falling?: Malawi's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 7.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Malawi rank globally on Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)?: In 2023, Malawi ranked #207 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).
How does Malawi'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 Malawi is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 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.