Cambodia vs Mexico: Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access
Cambodia
98.6%
in 2024
Mexico
99.2%
in 2024
Cambodia rank
132nd
Mexico rank
129th
Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access over time
- Cambodia
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 99.2% against 98.6% in Cambodia, a difference of 0.6%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
Cambodia ranks 132nd and Mexico ranks 129th of 212 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cambodia | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.3% | 87.2% | 77.0% | Mexico |
| 2000s | 7.9% | 94.7% | 86.8% | Mexico |
| 2010s | 50.6% | 97.9% | 47.3% | Mexico |
| 2020s | 88.0% | 99.2% | 11.2% | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access, Cambodia or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 99.2% against 98.6% in Cambodia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access between Cambodia and Mexico?
- 0.6%, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cambodia and Mexico?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Cambodia and Mexico rank globally for share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access?
- Cambodia ranks 132nd and Mexico ranks 129th 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.