How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Sierra Leone?

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.

Central African Republic vs Sierra Leone: Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking

Central African Republic

1.9

in 2023

Sierra Leone

1.6

in 2023

Central African Republic rank

184th

Sierra Leone rank

185th

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

Central African Republic
Sierra Leone

How they compare

Central African Republic currently reports 1.9 against 1.6 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 0.3.

That makes Central African Republic's figure about 1.2 times Sierra Leone's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Central African Republic has been ahead every year.

Central African Republic ranks 184th and Sierra Leone ranks 185th of 189 countries.

Central African Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Central African Republic	Sierra Leone	Difference	Ahead
2000s	0.8	0.23	0.57	Central African Republic
2010s	1.22	0.94	0.28	Central African Republic
2020s	1.77	1.5	0.275	Central African Republic

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 Sierra Leone?: Central African Republic, at 1.9 against 1.6 in Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone?: 0.3, with Central African Republic ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Sierra Leone?: 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Central African Republic and Sierra Leone rank globally for share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking?: Central African Republic ranks 184th and Sierra Leone ranks 185th 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.