Central African Republic vs Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access
Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access over time
- Central African Republic
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
How they compare
Central African Republic currently reports 2.0% against 1.0% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 1.0%.
That makes Central African Republic's figure about 2.0 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
Central African Republic ranks 206th and Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 208th of 212 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Central African Republic averaged higher in 2 and Congo, Democratic Republic of the in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2010s | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | Central African Republic |
| 2020s | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | Central African Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access, Central African Republic or Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Central African Republic, at 2.0% against 1.0% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access between Central African Republic and Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- 1.0%, with Central African Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
- How do Central African Republic and Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank globally for share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access?
- Central African Republic ranks 206th and Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 208th 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.