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

In 2023, Philippines ranked #142 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).

How does Philippines'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 Philippines is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 of 34.

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

Name: Philippines: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
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In 2023, Philippines's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 97.60.

That's up 7.1% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 83.45 . Philippines ranks #142 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 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: 97.60; 2023
Trough: 69.90; 2005
1-year change: +7.1%
5-year change: +6.9%; +1.3% / yr
10-year change: +19.2%; +1.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
2023	97.6000
2022	91.1000
2021	96.5000
2020	94.7000
2019	93.0000
2018	91.3000
2017	90.0000
2016	87.9000
2015	83.2000
2014	84.6000

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 Philippines's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023?: In 2023, Philippines's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 97.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Philippines's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?: Philippines's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 7.1% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Philippines rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?: In 2023, Philippines ranked #142 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).
How does Philippines'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 Philippines is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 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.