Central African Republic vs Gambia: Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking
Central African Republic
1.9
in 2023
Gambia
2.3
in 2023
Central African Republic rank
184th
Gambia rank
183rd
Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking over time
- Central African Republic
- Gambia
How they compare
Gambia currently reports 2.3 against 1.9 in Central African Republic, a difference of 0.4.
That makes Gambia's figure about 1.2 times Central African Republic's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Gambia has been ahead every year.
Central African Republic ranks 184th and Gambia ranks 183rd of 189 countries.
Gambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Gambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8 | 5 | 4.2 | Gambia |
| 2010s | 1.22 | 3.17 | 1.95 | Gambia |
| 2020s | 1.77 | 2.35 | 0.575 | Gambia |
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, Central African Republic or Gambia?
- Gambia, at 2.3 against 1.9 in Central African Republic as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking between Central African Republic and Gambia?
- 0.4, with Gambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Gambia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Central African Republic and Gambia rank globally for share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking?
- Central African Republic ranks 184th and Gambia ranks 183rd 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.