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

Niger's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 35.1% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Niger ranked #198 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).

How does Niger'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 Niger is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 of 46.

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

Name: Niger: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
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In 2023, Niger's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 10.40.

That's up 35.1% from 2022, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 83.45 . Niger ranks #198 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 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: 2.00; 2006
1-year change: +35.1%
5-year change: -11.1%; -2.3% / yr
10-year change: +57.6%; +4.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
2023	10.4000
2022	7.7000
2021	9.1000
2020	9.7000
2019	9.7000
2018	11.7000
2017	9.2000
2016	8.8000
2015	8.1000
2014	7.3000

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 Niger's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023?: In 2023, Niger's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 10.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Niger's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?: Niger's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 35.1% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Niger rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?: In 2023, Niger ranked #198 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).
How does Niger'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 Niger is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 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.