Is Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Access to electricity (% of population) rising or falling?

Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Access to electricity (% of population) rose 2.9% from 2022 to 2023.

How does Somalia, Fed. Rep. rank globally on Access to electricity (% of population)?

In 2023, Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranked #199 out of 215 countries reporting Access to electricity (% of population).

How does Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Access to electricity (% of population) compare to the world average?

The global average for Access to electricity (% of population) in 2023 was 88.18, so Somalia, Fed. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #33 of 48.

Somalia, Fed. Rep.: Access to electricity (% of population)

Name: Somalia, Fed. Rep.: Access to electricity (% of population)
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In 2023, Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Access to electricity (% of population) was 50.30.

That's up 2.9% from 2022, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 88.18 . Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks #199 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #33 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

2014 · Oil price collapse
2022 · Russia–Ukraine war begins

Highlights

Peak: 52.30; 2010
Trough: 12.40; 2004
1-year change: +2.9%
5-year change: -0.8%; -0.2% / yr
10-year change: -2.3%; -0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity (% of population)
2023	50.3000
2022	48.9000
2021	49.3000
2020	49.9000
2019	49.2000
2018	50.7000
2017	52.1000
2016	51.1000
2015	51.2000
2014	51.4000

About Access to electricity (% of population)

Access to electricity is the percentage of population with access to electricity. Electrification data are collected from industry, national surveys and international sources.

Indicator code: EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS • Category: Energy

Frequently asked questions

What was Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Access to electricity (% of population) in 2023?: In 2023, Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Access to electricity (% of population) was 50.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Access to electricity (% of population) rising or falling?: Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Access to electricity (% of population) rose 2.9% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Somalia, Fed. Rep. rank globally on Access to electricity (% of population)?: In 2023, Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranked #199 out of 215 countries reporting Access to electricity (% of population).
How does Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Access to electricity (% of population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Access to electricity (% of population) in 2023 was 88.18, so Somalia, Fed. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #33 of 48.
What is Access to electricity (% of population) and how is it measured?: Access to electricity is the percentage of population with access to electricity. Electrification data are collected from industry, national surveys and international sources.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS), CC BY 4.0.