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Uganda: Access to electricity (% of population)

In , Uganda's Access to electricity (% of population) was 51.50.

That's up 9.3% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 88.18 . Uganda ranks #193 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Uganda 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
51.50
Trough
8.90
1-year change
+9.3%
5-year change
+22.9%
+4.2% / yr
10-year change
+270.5%
+14.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Access to electricity (% of population)
51.5000
47.1000
45.2000
42.1000
41.3000
41.9000
32.4000
26.7000
18.5000
20.4000

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 Uganda's Access to electricity (% of population) in 2023?
In 2023, Uganda's Access to electricity (% of population) was 51.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Uganda's Access to electricity (% of population) rising or falling?
Uganda's Access to electricity (% of population) rose 9.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Uganda rank globally on Access to electricity (% of population)?
In 2023, Uganda ranked #193 out of 215 countries reporting Access to electricity (% of population).
How does Uganda'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 Uganda is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 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.