Benin vs Somalia: Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking
Benin
9.8
in 2023
Somalia
8.8
in 2023
Benin rank
173rd
Somalia rank
175th
Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking over time
- Benin
- Somalia
How they compare
Benin currently reports 9.8 against 8.8 in Somalia, a difference of 1.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.1 times Somalia's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 173rd and Somalia ranks 175th of 189 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Somalia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.52 | 0.74 | 3.78 | Benin |
| 2010s | 9.58 | 3.52 | 6.06 | Benin |
| 2020s | 9.82 | 7.58 | 2.25 | Benin |
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, Benin or Somalia?
- Benin, at 9.8 against 8.8 in Somalia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking between Benin and Somalia?
- 1, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Somalia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Benin and Somalia rank globally for share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking?
- Benin ranks 173rd and Somalia ranks 175th 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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About this data
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.