Jamaica vs Nepal: Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access
Jamaica
95.7%
in 2024
Nepal
94.2%
in 2024
Jamaica rank
139th
Nepal rank
142nd
Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access over time
- Jamaica
- Nepal
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 95.7% against 94.2% in Nepal, a difference of 1.5%.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Jamaica has been ahead every year.
Jamaica ranks 139th and Nepal ranks 142nd of 212 countries.
Jamaica has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | Nepal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 77.2% | 12.3% | 64.8% | Jamaica |
| 2000s | 81.9% | 35.5% | 46.3% | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 90.5% | 77.6% | 12.9% | Jamaica |
| 2020s | 97.4% | 93.8% | 3.6% | Jamaica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access, Jamaica or Nepal?
- Jamaica, at 95.7% against 94.2% in Nepal as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access between Jamaica and Nepal?
- 1.5%, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and Nepal?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2024.
- How do Jamaica and Nepal rank globally for share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access?
- Jamaica ranks 139th and Nepal ranks 142nd 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.