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

In 2023, South Africa ranked #178 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).

How does South Africa'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 South Africa is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 of 48.

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

Name: South Africa: Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
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In 2023, South Africa's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 90.90.

That's up 4.4% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 94.87 . South Africa ranks #178 globally out of 213 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 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: 90.90; 2023
Trough: 85.70; 2004
1-year change: +4.4%
5-year change: +4.2%; +0.8% / yr
10-year change: +4.7%; +0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
2023	90.9000
2022	87.1000
2021	87.4000
2020	87.3000
2019	87.3000
2018	87.2000
2017	87.2000
2016	87.1000
2015	87.0000
2014	86.9000

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 South Africa's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023?: In 2023, South Africa's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 90.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rising or falling?: South Africa's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 4.4% from 2022 to 2023.
How does South Africa rank globally on Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)?: In 2023, South Africa ranked #178 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).
How does South Africa'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 South Africa is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 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.