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

Niger's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 2.0% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Niger ranked #202 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).

How does Niger'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 Niger is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #38 of 48.

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

Name: Niger: Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
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In 2023, Niger's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 67.40.

That's up 2.0% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 94.87 . Niger ranks #202 globally out of 213 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #38 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: 67.40; 2023
Trough: 44.50; 2004
1-year change: +2.0%
5-year change: +41.6%; +7.2% / yr
10-year change: +13.5%; +1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
2023	67.4000
2022	66.1000
2021	65.9000
2020	63.8000
2019	62.7000
2018	47.6000
2017	60.4000
2016	59.2000
2015	60.2000
2014	59.3000

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 Niger's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023?: In 2023, Niger's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 67.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Niger's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rising or falling?: Niger's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 2.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Niger rank globally on Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)?: In 2023, Niger ranked #202 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).
How does Niger'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 Niger is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #38 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.