Congo vs Niger: Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity

Congo
5,569.3%
in 2019
Niger
4,664.2%
in 2019
Congo rank
8th
Niger rank
10th

Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity over time

  • Congo
  • Niger
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How they compare

Congo currently reports 5,569.3% against 4,664.2% in Niger, a difference of 905.1%.

That makes Congo's figure about 1.2 times Niger's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Niger ahead.

Congo ranks 8th and Niger ranks 10th of 189 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Congo Niger Difference Ahead
2000s 5,724.8% 7,995.8% 2,271.0% Niger
2010s 5,538.3% 6,223.6% 685.2% Niger

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher getting electricity: cost to get electricity, Congo or Niger?
Congo, at 5,569.3% against 4,664.2% in Niger as of 2019.
What is the difference in getting electricity: cost to get electricity between Congo and Niger?
905.1%, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Niger?
11 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2019.
How do Congo and Niger rank globally for getting electricity: cost to get electricity?
Congo ranks 8th and Niger ranks 10th 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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About this data

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

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.