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

In 2023, South Sudan ranked #207 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).

How does South Sudan'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 Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #44 of 46.

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

Name: South Sudan: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
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In 2023, South Sudan's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 1.80.

That's down 68.4% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 83.45 . South Sudan ranks #207 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #44 of 46.

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

Trend (2010–2023)

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

Highlights

Peak: 5.70; 2021
Trough: 1.00; 2010
1-year change: -68.4%
5-year change: -62.5%; -17.8% / yr
10-year change: -14.3%; -1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
2023	1.8000
2022	5.7000
2021	5.7000
2020	5.4000
2019	5.1000
2018	4.8000
2017	2.9000
2016	3.7000
2015	3.2000
2014	2.6000

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 Sudan's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023?: In 2023, South Sudan's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 1.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?: South Sudan's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) fell 68.4% from 2022 to 2023.
How does South Sudan rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?: In 2023, South Sudan ranked #207 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).
How does South Sudan'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 Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #44 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.