How many years of comparable data are there for Angola and Zimbabwe?

24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.

Where does this data come from?

International Energy Agency (IEA), International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), UN Statistics Division, World Health Organization (WHO), and World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Angola vs Zimbabwe: Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking

Angola

in 2023

Zimbabwe

in 2023

Angola rank

133rd

Zimbabwe rank

131st

Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking over time

Angola
Zimbabwe

How they compare

Zimbabwe currently reports 77 against 75 in Angola, a difference of 2.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Zimbabwe has been ahead every year.

Angola ranks 133rd and Zimbabwe ranks 131st of 189 countries.

Zimbabwe has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Angola	Zimbabwe	Difference	Ahead
2000s	78.95	84.79	5.83	Zimbabwe
2010s	77.39	79.78	2.39	Zimbabwe
2020s	75.62	77.62	2	Zimbabwe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking, Angola or Zimbabwe?: Zimbabwe, at 77 against 75 in Angola as of 2023.
What is the difference in share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking between Angola and Zimbabwe?: 2, with Zimbabwe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Angola and Zimbabwe?: 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Angola and Zimbabwe rank globally for share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking?: Angola ranks 133rd and Zimbabwe ranks 131st of 189 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Energy Agency (IEA), International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), UN Statistics Division, World Health Organization (WHO), and World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking
Source: International Energy Agency (IEA), International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), UN Statistics Division, World Health Organization (WHO), and World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 189 places, 4,536 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed: 28 August 2026

Access to clean fuels or technologies such as natural gas, electricity, and clean cookstoves reduces exposure to indoor air pollutants, a leading cause of death in low-income households.