Republic of Moldova vs Ukraine: Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking
Republic of Moldova
99.3
in 2023
Ukraine
99.1
in 2023
Republic of Moldova rank
76th
Ukraine rank
79th
Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking over time
- Republic of Moldova
- Ukraine
How they compare
Republic of Moldova currently reports 99.3 against 99.1 in Ukraine, a difference of 0.2.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Republic of Moldova has been ahead every year.
Republic of Moldova ranks 76th and Ukraine ranks 79th of 189 countries.
Republic of Moldova has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Moldova | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 97.22 | 96.58 | 0.64 | Republic of Moldova |
| 2010s | 99.02 | 98.59 | 0.43 | Republic of Moldova |
| 2020s | 99.28 | 99.1 | 0.175 | Republic of Moldova |
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, Republic of Moldova or Ukraine?
- Republic of Moldova, at 99.3 against 99.1 in Ukraine as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking between Republic of Moldova and Ukraine?
- 0.2, with Republic of Moldova ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and Ukraine?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Republic of Moldova and Ukraine rank globally for share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 76th and Ukraine ranks 79th 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.