Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access
Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access over time
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines currently reports 100.0% against 100.0% in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 34 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ranks 1st and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 1st of 212 countries.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 65.3% | 100.0% | 34.7% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2000s | 82.7% | 100.0% | 17.3% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 98.3% | 100.0% | 1.7% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 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, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, at 100.0% against 100.0% in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 0.0%, with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2024.
- How do Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access?
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ranks 1st and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.