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

In 2023, Papua New Guinea ranked #203 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).

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

Name: Papua New Guinea: Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2023, Papua New Guinea's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 65.20.

That's up 0.2% from 2022, the highest value since 2021.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 94.87 . Papua New Guinea ranks #203 globally out of 213 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #35 of 35.

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: 71.20; 2010
Trough: 57.00; 2018
1-year change: +0.2%
5-year change: +14.4%; +2.7% / yr
10-year change: -4.1%; -0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
2023	65.2000
2022	65.1000
2021	65.2000
2020	65.2000
2019	66.0000
2018	57.0000
2017	65.3000
2016	66.2000
2015	66.1000
2014	67.1000

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 Papua New Guinea's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023?: In 2023, Papua New Guinea's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 65.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Papua New Guinea's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rising or falling?: Papua New Guinea's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 0.2% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Papua New Guinea rank globally on Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)?: In 2023, Papua New Guinea ranked #203 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).
How does Papua New Guinea'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 Papua New Guinea is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #35 of 35.
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.