Botswana vs Ethiopia: Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access
Botswana
45.9%
in 2024
Ethiopia
44.8%
in 2024
Botswana rank
177th
Ethiopia rank
179th
Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access over time
- Botswana
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 45.9% against 44.8% in Ethiopia, a difference of 1.1%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Botswana ahead.
Botswana ranks 177th and Ethiopia ranks 179th of 212 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 2 and Ethiopia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.2% | 5.3% | 12.9% | Botswana |
| 2010s | 27.2% | 21.6% | 5.6% | Botswana |
| 2020s | 29.4% | 42.7% | 13.3% | Ethiopia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access, Botswana or Ethiopia?
- Botswana, at 45.9% against 44.8% in Ethiopia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access between Botswana and Ethiopia?
- 1.1%, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Ethiopia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Botswana and Ethiopia rank globally for share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access?
- Botswana ranks 177th and Ethiopia ranks 179th of 212 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- SDG 7.1.1 Electrification Dataset, World Bank, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Having access to electricity is defined in international statistics as having an electricity source that can provide very basic lighting, and charge a phone or power a radio for 4 hours per day.