Access to electricity, rural, Percent of rural population in Angola

Angola: Access to electricity, rural, Percent of rural population was 7.3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
7.3
Change on year
up 92.1%
World rank
198th
of 211 countries
All-time high
9.5
in 2001
All-time low
0.7
in 2006
Years of data
10
2000–2018

Access to electricity, rural, Percent of rural population in Angola, 2000–2018

02468102000200920182000: 3.52001: 9.52002: 2.82003: 2.32004: 1.72005: 12006: 0.72008: 6.62015: 3.82018: 7.3

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Angola recorded 7.3 for access to electricity, rural, percent of rural population in 2018.

The figure is up 92.1% on the previous year and up 10.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, access to electricity, rural, percent of rural population in Angola peaked at 9.5 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.7, in 2006.

That places Angola 198th out of 211 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Access to electricity, rural, Percent of rural population in Angola, year by year

Annual values for Access to electricity, rural, Percent of rural population (Not Applicable) in Angola, 2000 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2000 3.5
2001 9.5 +171.4%
2002 2.8 -70.5%
2003 2.3 -17.9%
2004 1.7 -26.1%
2005 1 -41.2%
2006 0.7 -30.0%
2008 6.6 +842.9%
2015 3.8 -42.4%
2018 7.3 +92.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.51 0.7 9.5 8
2010s 5.55 3.8 7.3 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is access to electricity, rural, percent of rural population in Angola?
Access to electricity, rural, percent of rural population in Angola was 7.3 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest access to electricity, rural, percent of rural population recorded in Angola?
The highest recorded value was 9.5 in 2001.
What is the lowest access to electricity, rural, percent of rural population recorded in Angola?
The lowest recorded value was 0.7 in 2006.
How does Angola rank for access to electricity, rural, percent of rural population?
Angola ranks 198th out of 211 countries with data for 2018.
Is access to electricity, rural, percent of rural population rising or falling in Angola?
Over the last ten years it is up 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Angola data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Access to electricity, rural, Percent of rural population (Not Applicable). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Access to electricity, rural, Percent of rural population (Not Applicable)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
212 places, 4,645 data points, 2000–2022
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