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Proportion of population with access to electricity
Year Value Units Series GeoCode
2017 54.4 Percentage (%) Proportion of population with access to electricity NG
2022 59.5 Percentage (%) Proportion of population with access to electricity NG
2019 55.4 Percentage (%) Proportion of population with access to electricity NG
2019 53.0 Percentage (%) Proportion of population with access to electricity NGNCZ06
2019 20.9 Percentage (%) Proportion of population with access to electricity NGNEZ05
2019 40.3 Percentage (%) Proportion of population with access to electricity NGNWZ04
2019 71.4 Percentage (%) Proportion of population with access to electricity NGSEZ03
2019 72.8 Percentage (%) Proportion of population with access to electricity NGSSZ02
2019 67.3 Percentage (%) Proportion of population with access to electricity NGSWZ01
2023 53.6 Percentage (%) Proportion of population with access to electricity NG
2023 46.8 Percentage (%) Proportion of population with access to electricity NGNCZ06
2023 29.5 Percentage (%) Proportion of population with access to electricity NGNEZ05
2023 32.1 Percentage (%) Proportion of population with access to electricity NGNWZ04
2023 74.6 Percentage (%) Proportion of population with access to electricity NGSEZ03
2023 65.7 Percentage (%) Proportion of population with access to electricity NGSSZ02
2023 71.7 Percentage (%) Proportion of population with access to electricity NGSWZ01

Source: National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)

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Unit of Measurement: Percentage (%)

Footnote:

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Nigeria statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Nigerian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Nigerian-specific metadata information.

Definition and concepts

The percentage of the population that has access to electricity, based on national household surveys. Given the low frequency and the regional distribution of some surveys, a number of countries have gaps in data available
Data source type and collection method

Surveys; MICS/ GHS/NLSS/ PANEL SURVEY
Data sources

Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS)
Data providers

National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
Data last updated Mar 27, 2025
Metadata last updated Apr 22, 2025

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator

Indicator 7.1.1: Proportion of population with access to electricity
Target

Target 7.1: By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services
Metadata update

2024-03-28
International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring

World Bank Group
Related indicators

Not applicable

Source 1

Organisation

National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
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