Republic of Moldova vs Norway: Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access
Republic of Moldova
100.0%
in 2024
Norway
100.0%
in 2024
Republic of Moldova rank
1st
Norway rank
1st
Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access over time
- Republic of Moldova
- Norway
How they compare
Republic of Moldova currently reports 100.0% against 100.0% in Norway, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Norway has been ahead every year.
Republic of Moldova ranks 1st and Norway ranks 1st of 212 countries.
Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Moldova | Norway | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | — |
| 2000s | 98.7% | 100.0% | 1.3% | Norway |
| 2010s | 99.6% | 100.0% | 0.4% | Norway |
| 2020s | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access, Republic of Moldova or Norway?
- Republic of Moldova, at 100.0% against 100.0% in Norway as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access between Republic of Moldova and Norway?
- 0.0%, with Republic of Moldova ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and Norway?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Republic of Moldova and Norway rank globally for share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 1st and Norway ranks 1st 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.