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United Kingdom: Access to electricity (% of population)

In , United Kingdom's Access to electricity (% of population) was 100.00.

That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 88.18 . United Kingdom ranks #85 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #40 of 57.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

United Kingdom 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
100.00
Trough
100.00
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Access to electricity (% of population)
100.0000
100.0000
100.0000
100.0000
100.0000
100.0000
100.0000
100.0000
100.0000
100.0000

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 United Kingdom's Access to electricity (% of population) in 2023?
In 2023, United Kingdom's Access to electricity (% of population) was 100.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's Access to electricity (% of population) rising or falling?
United Kingdom's Access to electricity (% of population) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does United Kingdom rank globally on Access to electricity (% of population)?
In 2023, United Kingdom ranked #85 out of 215 countries reporting Access to electricity (% of population).
How does United Kingdom'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 United Kingdom is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #40 of 57.
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.