How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and Suriname?

11 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2019.

Where does this data come from?

The World Bank, published as Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity (% of income per capita). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Algeria vs Suriname: Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity

Algeria

967.0%

in 2019

Suriname

895.8%

in 2019

Algeria rank

48th

Suriname rank

49th

Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity over time

Algeria
Suriname

How they compare

Algeria currently reports 967.0% against 895.8% in Suriname, a difference of 71.2%.

That makes Algeria's figure about 1.1 times Suriname's.

Across all 11 years both countries report, Algeria has been ahead every year.

Algeria ranks 48th and Suriname ranks 49th of 189 countries.

Algeria has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Algeria	Suriname	Difference	Ahead
2000s	1,599.0%	903.9%	695.1%	Algeria
2010s	1,324.1%	631.8%	692.3%	Algeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher getting electricity: cost to get electricity, Algeria or Suriname?: Algeria, at 967.0% against 895.8% in Suriname as of 2019.
What is the difference in getting electricity: cost to get electricity between Algeria and Suriname?: 71.2%, with Algeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and Suriname?: 11 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2019.
How do Algeria and Suriname rank globally for getting electricity: cost to get electricity?: Algeria ranks 48th and Suriname ranks 49th of 189 countries.
Where does this data come from?: The World Bank, published as Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity (% of income per capita). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity (% of income per capita)
Unit: % of income per capita
Source: World Bank
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 189 places, 2,056 data points, 2009–2019
Last refreshed: 07 September 2026

The cost is the total median cost associated with completing the procedures to connect a warehouse to electricity. It is calculated as a percentage of income per capita. All the fees and costs associated with completing the procedures to connect a warehouse to electricity are recorded, including those related to obtaining clearances from government agencies, applying for the connection, receiving inspections of both the site and the internal wiring, purchasing material, getting the actual connection works and paying a security deposit. Bribes are not included.