Benin vs Central African Republic: Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity

Benin
11,584.3%
in 2019
Central African Republic
10,000.5%
in 2019
Benin rank
3rd
Central African Republic rank
4th

Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity over time

  • Benin
  • Central African Republic
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How they compare

Benin currently reports 11,584.3% against 10,000.5% in Central African Republic, a difference of 1,583.8%.

That makes Benin's figure about 1.2 times Central African Republic's.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Central African Republic ahead.

Benin ranks 3rd and Central African Republic ranks 4th of 189 countries.

Central African Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Central African Republic Difference Ahead
2000s 13,395.4% 14,390.3% 994.9% Central African Republic
2010s 12,779.7% 13,304.4% 524.7% Central African Republic

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher getting electricity: cost to get electricity, Benin or Central African Republic?
Benin, at 11,584.3% against 10,000.5% in Central African Republic as of 2019.
What is the difference in getting electricity: cost to get electricity between Benin and Central African Republic?
1,583.8%, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Central African Republic?
11 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2019.
How do Benin and Central African Republic rank globally for getting electricity: cost to get electricity?
Benin ranks 3rd and Central African Republic ranks 4th 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
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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.