EconData

Access to electricity (% of population)

Electricity access (%)

Countries

216

Series

216

Providers

1

About This Indicator

Definition

Percentage of the population with access to electricity.

Plain English

Access to electricity shows what share of the population can use electric power. In many developing countries, expanding electricity coverage is essential for economic growth, education, and healthcare.

Details

Unit% of population
FrequencyAnnual
Core indicatorSubnational coverage

Data Providers

World Bank