How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Nigeria?

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.

Congo vs Nigeria: Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking

Congo

55.1

in 2023

Nigeria

48.7

in 2023

Congo rank

148th

Nigeria rank

151st

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

Congo
Nigeria

How they compare

Congo currently reports 55.1 against 48.7 in Nigeria, a difference of 6.4.

That makes Congo's figure about 1.1 times Nigeria's.

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

Congo ranks 148th and Nigeria ranks 151st of 189 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Congo	Nigeria	Difference	Ahead
2000s	17.84	2.19	15.65	Congo
2010s	36.54	13.19	23.35	Congo
2020s	52.6	43.62	8.98	Congo

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, Congo or Nigeria?: Congo, at 55.1 against 48.7 in Nigeria as of 2023.
What is the difference in share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking between Congo and Nigeria?: 6.4, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Nigeria?: 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Congo and Nigeria rank globally for share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking?: Congo ranks 148th and Nigeria ranks 151st 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.