🗺 World Map

The world map visualises Access to Electricity (% of population) for 2022, shading each country by value so regional patterns stand out at a glance. Use the year slider to replay the data back to 1960, and click any country to load its historical trend.

📈 Over Time

The line chart tracks Access to Electricity (% of population) over time for a custom set of countries or regions. Add or remove countries with the selector above the chart. Inflection points often reveal recessions, policy reforms, or major global events.

🏆 Ranking

The ranking chart shows highest access to electricity as of 2022 (or the latest available year). The default view covers the top 20 countries; expand to the full global ranking with the "Show all countries" button.

In 2022, Denmark led the world in access to electricity at 100.0%, followed by Albania (100.0%) and Algeria (100.0%). South Sudan ranked last at 8.4% — 12× below Denmark.