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

In 2023, Papua New Guinea ranked #196 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).

Papua New Guinea: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)

Name: Papua New Guinea: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2023, Papua New Guinea's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 13.40.

That's down 4.3% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 83.45 . Papua New Guinea ranks #196 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #34 of 34.

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: 17.10; 2019
Trough: 5.00; 2006
1-year change: -4.3%
5-year change: +27.6%; +5.0% / yr
10-year change: +30.1%; +2.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
2023	13.4000
2022	14.0000
2021	14.0000
2020	13.6000
2019	17.1000
2018	10.5000
2017	12.3000
2016	5.6000
2015	11.3000
2014	10.8000

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 Papua New Guinea's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023?: In 2023, Papua New Guinea's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 13.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Papua New Guinea's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?: Papua New Guinea's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) fell 4.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Papua New Guinea rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?: In 2023, Papua New Guinea ranked #196 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).
How does Papua New Guinea'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 Papua New Guinea is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #34 of 34.
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.