Central African Republic—Access to Electricity (%)
Category: Energy & EnvironmentSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #211 of 215Updated May 2026
Latest Value
17.6%
2023
YoY Change
+12.1%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#211
of 215 countries
Maximum
17.6%
2023
Minimum
5.7%
2001
CAGR
+4.8%
24 years
Last
17.6%
Previous
15.7%
Highest
17.6%
Lowest
5.7%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Central African Republic's access to electricity (%) was 17.6% in 2023, ranking #211 out of 215 countries. This represents a +12.1% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 17.6% (2023) and the lowest was 5.7% (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.6% | +12.1% |
| 2022 | 15.7% | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 15.7% | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 15.4% | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 14.3% | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 14.6% | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 14.1% | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 13.4% | +5.5% |
| 2015 | 12.7% | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 12.0% | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 11.5% | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 11.0% | +5.8% |
| 2011 | 10.4% | +6.1% |
| 2010 | 9.8% | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 9.4% | +25.3% |
| 2008 | 7.5% | -10.7% |
| 2007 | 8.4% | +7.7% |
| 2006 | 7.8% | +5.4% |
| 2005 | 7.4% | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 7.0% | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 6.6% | +8.2% |
| 2002 | 6.1% | +7.0% |
| 2001 | 5.7% | -5.0% |
| 2000 | 6.0% |
Top Countries — Access to Electricity (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 100.0% | 2023 |
| 2 | Lithuania | 100.0% | 2023 |
| 3 | Luxembourg | 100.0% | 2023 |
| 4 | Macao SAR, China | 100.0% | 2023 |
| 5 | Algeria | 100.0% | 2023 |
| 6 | Andorra | 100.0% | 2023 |
| 7 | Nauru | 100.0% | 2023 |
| 8 | Antigua and Barbuda | 100.0% | 2023 |
| 9 | Argentina | 100.0% | 2023 |
| 10 | Armenia | 100.0% | 2023 |