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

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

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

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

Name: South Sudan: Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
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In 2023, South Sudan's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 19.10.

That's up 27.3% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 94.87 . South Sudan ranks #213 globally out of 213 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #48 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: 19.10; 2023
Trough: 4.00; 2010
1-year change: +27.3%
5-year change: +51.6%; +8.7% / yr
10-year change: +69.0%; +5.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
2023	19.1000
2022	15.0000
2021	15.6000
2020	14.6000
2019	13.6000
2018	12.6000
2017	9.6000
2016	12.1000
2015	11.9000
2014	11.6000

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 Sudan's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023?: In 2023, South Sudan's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 19.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rising or falling?: South Sudan's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 27.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does South Sudan rank globally on Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)?: In 2023, South Sudan ranked #213 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).
How does South Sudan'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 Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #48 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.