New Caledonia vs Oman: Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access
New Caledonia
100.0%
in 2024
Oman
100.0%
in 2024
New Caledonia rank
1st
Oman rank
1st
Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access over time
- New Caledonia
- Oman
How they compare
New Caledonia currently reports 100.0% against 100.0% in Oman, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Oman has been ahead every year.
New Caledonia ranks 1st and Oman ranks 1st of 212 countries.
Oman has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Caledonia | Oman | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 99.9% | 100.0% | 0.1% | Oman |
| 2000s | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | — |
| 2010s | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | — |
| 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, New Caledonia or Oman?
- New Caledonia, at 100.0% against 100.0% in Oman as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access between New Caledonia and Oman?
- 0.0%, with New Caledonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Caledonia and Oman?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do New Caledonia and Oman rank globally for share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access?
- New Caledonia ranks 1st and Oman 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.