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Access to electricity in Kiribati

Kiribati: Access to electricity was 82.2% in 2016. β—† Volatile

Latest (2016)
82.2%
Change on year
down 11.0%
World rank
135th
of 201 countries
All-time high
92.3%
in 2015
All-time low
2.6%
in 1992
Years of data
25
1992–2016

Access to electricity in Kiribati, 1992–2016

0204060801001992200420161992: 2.6 % of rural population1993: 5.6 % of rural population1994: 8.7 % of rural population1995: 11.8 % of rural population1996: 14 % of rural population1997: 15.8 % of rural population1998: 17.6 % of rural population1999: 19.5 % of rural population2000: 21.5 % of rural population2001: 24.6 % of rural population2002: 28.3 % of rural population2003: 32.1 % of rural population2004: 35.8 % of rural population2005: 55.3 % of rural population2006: 43.3 % of rural population2007: 47.1 % of rural population2008: 50.9 % of rural population2009: 46.9 % of rural population2010: 44.2 % of rural population2011: 62.5 % of rural population2012: 66.4 % of rural population2013: 70.3 % of rural population2014: 74.3 % of rural population2015: 92.3 % of rural population2016: 82.2 % 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 Kiribati is 82.2%, measured in 2016.

That represents a change of down 11.0% on the previous year and up 89.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, access to electricity in Kiribati peaked at 92.3% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2.6%, in 1992.

That places Kiribati 135th out of 201 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 12.0% 2.6% 19.5% 8
2000s 38.6% 21.5% 55.3% 10
2010s 70.3% 44.2% 92.3% 7

Countries ranked near Kiribati

  1. 132 Guatemala 86.4% compare
  2. 133 Philippines 86.3% compare
  3. 134 Nepal 85.2% compare
  4. 136 Guyana 81.9% compare
  5. 137 Panama 81.3% compare
  6. 138 Lao People's Democratic Republic 80.3% compare

See the full ranking of 202 places β†’

More reference data data for Kiribati

All data for Kiribati β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is access to electricity in Kiribati?
Access to electricity in Kiribati was 82.2% in 2016, according to World Bank Global Electrification Database 2013.
What is the highest access to electricity recorded in Kiribati?
The highest recorded value was 92.3% in 2015.
What is the lowest access to electricity recorded in Kiribati?
The lowest recorded value was 2.6% in 1992.
How does Kiribati rank for access to electricity?
Kiribati ranks 135th out of 201 countries with data for 2016.
Is access to electricity rising or falling in Kiribati?
Over the last ten years it is up 89.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kiribati 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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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
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Access to electricity is the percentage of rural population with access to electricity.