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

Namibia's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 2.7% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Namibia ranked #182 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).

How does Namibia'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 Namibia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #21 of 46.

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

Name: Namibia: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2023, Namibia's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 34.10.

That's up 2.7% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 83.45 . Namibia ranks #182 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #21 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: 34.10; 2023
Trough: 20.20; 2004
1-year change: +2.7%
5-year change: +12.9%; +2.5% / yr
10-year change: +24.9%; +2.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
2023	34.1000
2022	33.2000
2021	33.2000
2019	31.2000
2018	30.2000
2017	31.6000
2016	31.6000
2015	31.3000
2014	26.9000
2013	27.3000

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 Namibia's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023?: In 2023, Namibia's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 34.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Namibia's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?: Namibia's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 2.7% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Namibia rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?: In 2023, Namibia ranked #182 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).
How does Namibia'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 Namibia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #21 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.