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

In 2023, Mauritania ranked #174 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).

How does Mauritania'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 Mauritania is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #15 of 48.

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

Name: Mauritania: Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2023, Mauritania's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 93.50.

That's up 2.1% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 94.87 . Mauritania ranks #174 globally out of 213 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #15 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: 93.50; 2023
Trough: 41.60; 2005
1-year change: +2.1%
5-year change: +11.8%; +2.3% / yr
10-year change: +23.0%; +2.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
2023	93.5000
2022	91.6000
2021	89.7000
2020	87.5000
2019	85.5000
2018	83.6000
2017	82.0000
2016	80.5000
2015	79.0000
2014	76.9000

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 Mauritania's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023?: In 2023, Mauritania's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 93.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Mauritania's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rising or falling?: Mauritania's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 2.1% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Mauritania rank globally on Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)?: In 2023, Mauritania ranked #174 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).
How does Mauritania'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 Mauritania is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #15 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.