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South Sudan: Access to electricity (% of population)

In , South Sudan's Access to electricity (% of population) was 5.40.

That's down 35.7% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 88.18 . South Sudan ranks #215 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #48 of 48.

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

Trend (2007–2023)

South Sudan Access to electricity (% of population) trend 2014: Oil price collapse 2022: Russia–Ukraine war begins
  • 2014 · Oil price collapse
  • 2022 · Russia–Ukraine war begins

Highlights

Peak
8.40
Trough
0.80
1-year change
-35.7%
5-year change
-14.3%
-3.0% / yr
10-year change
+42.1%
+3.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Access to electricity (% of population)
5.4000
8.4000
7.7000
7.3000
6.8000
6.3000
4.2000
5.3000
4.8000
4.3000

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.ZSCategory: Energy

Frequently asked questions

What was South Sudan's Access to electricity (% of population) in 2023?
In 2023, South Sudan's Access to electricity (% of population) was 5.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Access to electricity (% of population) rising or falling?
South Sudan's Access to electricity (% of population) fell 35.7% from 2022 to 2023.
How does South Sudan rank globally on Access to electricity (% of population)?
In 2023, South Sudan ranked #215 out of 215 countries reporting Access to electricity (% of population).
How does South Sudan'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 South Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #48 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.