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

In 2023, Mozambique ranked #193 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).

How does Mozambique'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 Mozambique is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 of 48.

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

Name: Mozambique: Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2023, Mozambique's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 78.90.

That's down 0.6% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 94.87 . Mozambique ranks #193 globally out of 213 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 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: 79.40; 2022
Trough: 33.40; 2004
1-year change: -0.6%
5-year change: +9.3%; +1.8% / yr
10-year change: +28.1%; +2.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
2023	78.9000
2022	79.4000
2021	77.4000
2020	74.8000
2019	72.3000
2018	72.2000
2017	60.5000
2016	66.2000
2015	68.0000
2014	68.0000

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 Mozambique's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023?: In 2023, Mozambique's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 78.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Mozambique's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rising or falling?: Mozambique's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) fell 0.6% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Mozambique rank globally on Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)?: In 2023, Mozambique ranked #193 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).
How does Mozambique'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 Mozambique is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 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.