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

Zambia's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 21.4% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Zambia ranked #194 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).

How does Zambia'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 Zambia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #33 of 46.

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

Name: Zambia: Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2023, Zambia's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 17.60.

That's up 21.4% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 83.45 . Zambia ranks #194 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #33 of 46.

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: 17.60; 2023
Trough: 0.60; 2007
1-year change: +21.4%
5-year change: +41.9%; +7.3% / yr
10-year change: +109.5%; +7.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)
2023	17.6000
2022	14.5000
2021	14.5000
2020	14.0000
2019	14.2000
2018	12.4000
2017	14.0000
2016	9.9000
2015	4.7000
2014	4.2000

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 Zambia's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) in 2023?: In 2023, Zambia's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) was 17.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Zambia's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rising or falling?: Zambia's Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population) rose 21.4% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Zambia rank globally on Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population)?: In 2023, Zambia ranked #194 out of 209 countries reporting Access to electricity, rural (% of rural population).
How does Zambia'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 Zambia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #33 of 46.
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.