North Korea: Access to electricity

The latest value from 2024 is 61.4 percent, an increase from 57.5 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 88.22 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for North Korea from 2009 to 2024 is 43.22 percent. The minimum value, 26 percent, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 61.4 percent was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Access to electricity is the percentage of population with access to electricity. Electrification data are collected from industry, national surveys and international sources.