How many years of comparable data are there for Eritrea and Ethiopia?

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.

Eritrea vs Ethiopia: Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking

Eritrea

24.4

in 2023

Ethiopia

23.6

in 2023

Eritrea rank

164th

Ethiopia rank

165th

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

Eritrea
Ethiopia

How they compare

Eritrea currently reports 24.4 against 23.6 in Ethiopia, a difference of 0.8.

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

Eritrea ranks 164th and Ethiopia ranks 165th of 189 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Eritrea	Ethiopia	Difference	Ahead
2000s	15.32	4.88	10.45	Eritrea
2010s	23.61	16.88	6.73	Eritrea
2020s	24.97	23.23	1.75	Eritrea

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, Eritrea or Ethiopia?: Eritrea, at 24.4 against 23.6 in Ethiopia as of 2023.
What is the difference in share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking between Eritrea and Ethiopia?: 0.8, with Eritrea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eritrea and Ethiopia?: 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Eritrea and Ethiopia rank globally for share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking?: Eritrea ranks 164th and Ethiopia ranks 165th 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.