Micronesia, Federated States of vs South Africa: Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access
Micronesia, Federated States of
86.0%
in 2024
South Africa
86.3%
in 2024
Micronesia, Federated States of rank
156th
South Africa rank
155th
Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access over time
- Micronesia, Federated States of
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 86.3% against 86.0% in Micronesia, Federated States of, a difference of 0.3%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 156th and South Africa ranks 155th of 212 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Micronesia, Federated States of | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 48.0% | 68.2% | 20.2% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 67.1% | 80.4% | 13.2% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 81.2% | 92.5% | 11.3% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access, Micronesia, Federated States of or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 86.3% against 86.0% in Micronesia, Federated States of as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access between Micronesia, Federated States of and South Africa?
- 0.3%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Micronesia, Federated States of and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Micronesia, Federated States of and South Africa rank globally for share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access?
- Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 156th and South Africa ranks 155th 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.