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

In 2023, Sierra Leone ranked #208 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).

How does Sierra Leone'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 Sierra Leone is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #43 of 48.

Sierra Leone: Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)

Name: Sierra Leone: Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
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In 2023, Sierra Leone's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 56.30.

That's up 1.8% from 2022, the highest value since 2021.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 94.87 . Sierra Leone ranks #208 globally out of 213 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #43 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: 57.00; 2021
Trough: 29.10; 2004
1-year change: +1.8%
5-year change: +5.8%; +1.1% / yr
10-year change: +36.0%; +3.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
2023	56.3000
2022	55.3000
2021	57.0000
2020	55.0000
2019	51.4000
2018	53.2000
2017	48.7000
2016	46.9000
2015	45.4000
2014	44.0000

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 Sierra Leone's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023?: In 2023, Sierra Leone's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 56.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sierra Leone's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rising or falling?: Sierra Leone's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 1.8% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Sierra Leone rank globally on Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)?: In 2023, Sierra Leone ranked #208 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).
How does Sierra Leone'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 Sierra Leone is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #43 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.