Is Sudan's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rising or falling?

Sudan's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 3.6% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Sudan ranked #183 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).

How does 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 Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #22 of 48.

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

Name: Sudan: Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
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In 2023, Sudan's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 87.00.

That's up 3.6% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 94.87 . Sudan ranks #183 globally out of 213 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #22 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: 87.00; 2023
Trough: 45.80; 2008
1-year change: +3.6%
5-year change: +7.3%; +1.4% / yr
10-year change: +14.9%; +1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)
2023	87.0000
2022	84.0000
2021	84.2000
2020	83.2000
2019	82.2000
2018	81.1000
2017	80.0000
2016	78.9000
2015	77.8000
2014	76.3000

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 Sudan's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) in 2023?: In 2023, Sudan's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) was 87.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sudan's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rising or falling?: Sudan's Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population) rose 3.6% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Sudan rank globally on Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population)?: In 2023, Sudan ranked #183 out of 213 countries reporting Access to electricity, urban (% of urban population).
How does 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 Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #22 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.