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Access to electricity in Botswana

Botswana: Access to electricity was 37.5% in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
37.5%
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
168th
of 201 countries
All-time high
42.9%
in 2008
All-time low
0.2%
in 1990
Years of data
27
1990–2016

Access to electricity in Botswana, 1990–2016

0102030401990200320161990: 0.243 % of rural population1991: 2 % of rural population1992: 2.9 % of rural population1993: 4.5 % of rural population1994: 6.2 % of rural population1995: 7.7 % of rural population1996: 9.2 % of rural population1997: 10.7 % of rural population1998: 12.1 % of rural population1999: 13.4 % of rural population2000: 14.6 % of rural population2001: 8.1 % of rural population2002: 17.2 % of rural population2003: 18.6 % of rural population2004: 20 % of rural population2005: 21.4 % of rural population2006: 22.8 % of rural population2007: 24.2 % of rural population2008: 42.9 % of rural population2009: 27.1 % of rural population2010: 28.6 % of rural population2011: 23.9 % of rural population2012: 31.6 % of rural population2013: 33.1 % of rural population2014: 34.6 % of rural population2015: 36 % of rural population2016: 37.5 % of rural population

Source: World Bank Global Electrification Database 2013. Measured in % of rural population.

Analysis

The most recent figure for access to electricity in Botswana is 37.5%, measured in 2016.

The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 64.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, access to electricity in Botswana peaked at 42.9% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 1990.

That places Botswana 168th out of 201 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 6.9% 0.2% 13.4% 10
2000s 21.7% 8.1% 42.9% 10
2010s 32.2% 23.9% 37.5% 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is access to electricity in Botswana?
Access to electricity in Botswana was 37.5% in 2016, according to World Bank Global Electrification Database 2013.
What is the highest access to electricity recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 42.9% in 2008.
What is the lowest access to electricity recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 1990.
How does Botswana rank for access to electricity?
Botswana ranks 168th out of 201 countries with data for 2016.
Is access to electricity rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is up 64.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana data come from?
The figures come from World Bank Global Electrification Database 2013, published as part of Access to electricity (% of rural population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Access to electricity (% of rural population)
Unit
% of rural population
Source
World Bank Global Electrification Database 2013
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
202 places, 5,112 data points, 1990–2016
Last refreshed

Access to electricity is the percentage of rural population with access to electricity.