How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Tonga?

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.

Gabon vs Tonga: Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking

Gabon

96.1

in 2023

Tonga

95.6

in 2023

Gabon rank

101st

Tonga rank

103rd

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

Gabon
Tonga

How they compare

Gabon currently reports 96.1 against 95.6 in Tonga, a difference of 0.5.

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

Gabon ranks 101st and Tonga ranks 103rd of 189 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Gabon	Tonga	Difference	Ahead
2000s	84.25	82.82	1.43	Gabon
2010s	92.84	91.76	1.08	Gabon
2020s	95.8	95.05	0.75	Gabon

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, Gabon or Tonga?: Gabon, at 96.1 against 95.6 in Tonga as of 2023.
What is the difference in share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking between Gabon and Tonga?: 0.5, with Gabon ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Tonga?: 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Gabon and Tonga rank globally for share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking?: Gabon ranks 101st and Tonga ranks 103rd 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.