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

In 2023, Philippines ranked #158 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).

How does Philippines'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 Philippines is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #29 of 35.

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

Name: Philippines: Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
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In 2023, Philippines's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 98.40.

That's up 0.4% from 2022, the highest value since 2021.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 94.87 . Philippines ranks #158 globally out of 213 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #29 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: 98.60; 2021
Trough: 91.30; 2004
1-year change: +0.4%
5-year change: +1.0%; +0.2% / yr
10-year change: +4.6%; +0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
2023	98.4000
2022	98.0000
2021	98.6000
2020	98.2000
2019	97.8000
2018	97.4000
2017	96.4000
2016	96.6000
2015	95.9000
2014	95.8000

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 Philippines's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023?: In 2023, Philippines's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 98.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Philippines's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rising or falling?: Philippines's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 0.4% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Philippines rank globally on Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)?: In 2023, Philippines ranked #158 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).
How does Philippines'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 Philippines is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #29 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.