Micronesia, Federated States of vs Timor-Leste: Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking
Micronesia, Federated States of
31.6
in 2023
Timor-Leste
38.1
in 2023
Micronesia, Federated States of rank
159th
Timor-Leste rank
156th
Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking over time
- Micronesia, Federated States of
- Timor-Leste
How they compare
Timor-Leste currently reports 38.1 against 31.6 in Micronesia, Federated States of, a difference of 6.5.
That makes Timor-Leste's figure about 1.2 times Micronesia, Federated States of's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Micronesia, Federated States of ahead.
Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 159th and Timor-Leste ranks 156th of 189 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Micronesia, Federated States of averaged higher in 2 and Timor-Leste in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Micronesia, Federated States of | Timor-Leste | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.77 | 6.52 | 24.25 | Micronesia, Federated States of |
| 2010s | 33.27 | 20.67 | 12.6 | Micronesia, Federated States of |
| 2020s | 32.55 | 35.3 | 2.75 | Timor-Leste |
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, Micronesia, Federated States of or Timor-Leste?
- Timor-Leste, at 38.1 against 31.6 in Micronesia, Federated States of as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking between Micronesia, Federated States of and Timor-Leste?
- 6.5, with Timor-Leste ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Micronesia, Federated States of and Timor-Leste?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Micronesia, Federated States of and Timor-Leste rank globally for share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking?
- Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 159th and Timor-Leste ranks 156th 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.