Share of the rural and urban population with access … rural, urban in Niger
Niger: Share of the rural and urban population with access … rural, urban was 24.7 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of the rural and urban population with access to clean fuels in Niger, 2000–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, share of the rural and urban population with access to clean fuels in Niger stood at 24.7. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 9.8% on the previous year and up 187.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the rural and urban population with access to clean fuels in Niger peaked at 24.7 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3.8, in 2000.
That places Niger 163rd out of 189 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of the rural and urban population with access … rural, urban in Niger, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.8 | — |
| 2001 | 4 | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 4.1 | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 4.2 | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 4.4 | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 4.5 | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 4.9 | +8.9% |
| 2007 | 5 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 5.4 | +8.0% |
| 2009 | 5.8 | +7.4% |
| 2010 | 6.4 | +10.3% |
| 2011 | 7 | +9.4% |
| 2012 | 7.8 | +11.4% |
| 2013 | 8.6 | +10.3% |
| 2014 | 9.4 | +9.3% |
| 2015 | 10.6 | +12.8% |
| 2016 | 11.8 | +11.3% |
| 2017 | 13.2 | +11.9% |
| 2018 | 14.9 | +12.9% |
| 2019 | 16.4 | +10.1% |
| 2020 | 18.1 | +10.4% |
| 2021 | 20.3 | +12.2% |
| 2022 | 22.5 | +10.8% |
| 2023 | 24.7 | +9.8% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 24.7 is above the median for low income countries, which is 9.7, 2.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Niger's 24.7 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 26.85, 92% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.61 | 3.8 | 5.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.61 | 6.4 | 16.4 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.4 | 18.1 | 24.7 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More population data for Niger
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3834 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.6941 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3834 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 67,043 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 3.68 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4248 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.373 (2100)
- Population density 71.7 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 6.29 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the rural and urban population with access to clean fuels in Niger?
- Share of the rural and urban population with access to clean fuels in Niger was 24.7 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the rural and urban population with access to clean fuels recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 24.7 in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of the rural and urban population with access to clean fuels recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.8 in 2000.
- How does Niger rank for share of the rural and urban population with access to clean fuels?
- Niger ranks 163rd out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of the rural and urban population with access to clean fuels rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 187.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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