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

Suriname's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 1.9% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Suriname ranked #137 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).

How does Suriname'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 Suriname is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #29 of 41.

Suriname: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)

Name: Suriname: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2023, Suriname's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 98.80.

That's up 1.9% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 83.45 . Suriname ranks #137 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #29 of 41.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

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

Highlights

Peak: 98.80; 2023
Trough: 79.40; 2010
1-year change: +1.9%
5-year change: +4.8%; +0.9% / yr
10-year change: +12.7%; +1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
2023	98.8000
2022	97.0000
2021	97.5000
2020	96.5000
2019	95.4000
2018	94.3000
2017	92.3000
2016	90.4000
2015	88.2000
2014	87.3000

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 Suriname's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023?: In 2023, Suriname's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 98.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Suriname's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?: Suriname's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 1.9% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Suriname rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?: In 2023, Suriname ranked #137 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).
How does Suriname'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 Suriname is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #29 of 41.
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.