Central African Republic vs Malawi: Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access
Central African Republic
2.0%
in 2024
Malawi
6.4%
in 2024
Central African Republic rank
206th
Malawi rank
203rd
Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access over time
- Central African Republic
- Malawi
How they compare
Malawi currently reports 6.4% against 2.0% in Central African Republic, a difference of 4.4%.
That makes Malawi's figure about 3.2 times Central African Republic's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Malawi ahead.
Central African Republic ranks 206th and Malawi ranks 203rd of 212 countries.
Malawi has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | Malawi |
| 2010s | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.5% | Malawi |
| 2020s | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | Malawi |
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 Malawi?
- Malawi, at 6.4% against 2.0% in Central African Republic as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access between Central African Republic and Malawi?
- 4.4%, with Malawi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Malawi?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Central African Republic and Malawi rank globally for share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access?
- Central African Republic ranks 206th and Malawi ranks 203rd 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.