Guatemala vs Peru: Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access
Guatemala
80.4%
in 2024
Peru
82.1%
in 2024
Guatemala rank
162nd
Peru rank
159th
Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access over time
- Guatemala
- Peru
How they compare
Peru currently reports 82.1% against 80.4% in Guatemala, a difference of 1.7%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 30 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Guatemala ahead.
Guatemala ranks 162nd and Peru ranks 159th of 212 countries.
Guatemala has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 48.7% | 11.7% | 37.0% | Guatemala |
| 2000s | 65.2% | 27.7% | 37.5% | Guatemala |
| 2010s | 82.9% | 72.6% | 10.4% | Guatemala |
| 2020s | 94.5% | 84.4% | 10.1% | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access, Guatemala or Peru?
- Peru, at 82.1% against 80.4% in Guatemala as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access between Guatemala and Peru?
- 1.7%, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Peru?
- 30 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2024.
- How do Guatemala and Peru rank globally for share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access?
- Guatemala ranks 162nd and Peru ranks 159th of 212 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- SDG 7.1.1 Electrification Dataset, World Bank, via World Bank (2026) β 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.