This statistic shows a projection of global populations that had no access to electricity in 2009 and 2016, with a forecast to 2030, broken down by region. By 2030, it is estimated that some 602 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa will not have access to electricity, an increase from the 588 million people without access in 2016.
Projected population without electricity access worldwide in 2009, 2016 and 2030, by region
(in millions)
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IEA. (November 10, 2017). Projected population without electricity access worldwide in 2009, 2016 and 2030, by region (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/561428/forecast-of-population-without-access-to-electricity-globally-by-region/
IEA. "Projected population without electricity access worldwide in 2009, 2016 and 2030, by region (in millions)." Chart. November 10, 2017. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/561428/forecast-of-population-without-access-to-electricity-globally-by-region/
IEA. (2017). Projected population without electricity access worldwide in 2009, 2016 and 2030, by region (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/561428/forecast-of-population-without-access-to-electricity-globally-by-region/
IEA. "Projected Population without Electricity Access Worldwide in 2009, 2016 and 2030, by Region (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 10 Nov 2017, https://www.statista.com/statistics/561428/forecast-of-population-without-access-to-electricity-globally-by-region/
IEA, Projected population without electricity access worldwide in 2009, 2016 and 2030, by region (in millions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/561428/forecast-of-population-without-access-to-electricity-globally-by-region/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Projected population without electricity access worldwide in 2009, 2016 and 2030, by region (in millions) [Graph], IEA, November 10, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/561428/forecast-of-population-without-access-to-electricity-globally-by-region/
