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

In 2023, South Africa ranked #149 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).

How does South Africa'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 South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 46.

South Africa: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)

Name: South Africa: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
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In 2023, South Africa's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 94.00.

That's up 0.6% from 2022, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 83.45 . South Africa ranks #149 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 46.

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: 95.50; 2020
Trough: 72.90; 2006
1-year change: +0.6%
5-year change: +17.9%; +3.4% / yr
10-year change: +14.1%; +1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
2023	94.0000
2022	93.4000
2021	93.4000
2020	95.5000
2019	80.4000
2018	79.7000
2017	79.1000
2016	77.9000
2015	82.1000
2014	84.1000

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 South Africa's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023?: In 2023, South Africa's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 94.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?: South Africa's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 0.6% from 2022 to 2023.
How does South Africa rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?: In 2023, South Africa ranked #149 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).
How does South Africa'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 South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 46.
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.