In 2017, 87% of the world’s population had access to electricity, but progress has been made with over 120 million people gaining access in 2018. India electrified all its rural villages, and countries such as Indonesia and Bangladesh have seen significant increases in household electrification rates. However, 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa still lack access to electricity. In the early 20th century, household electrification began in major cities in Europe and North America.
In 2017, the Earth’s population reached 7.55 billion people, but not everyone has been able to enjoy the benefits of a 21st century existence. In fact, only 87 percent of these people had access to electricity. But there is important progress to report, according to the International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2018. The number of people with access to electricity increased by more than 120 million in 2017. This means that by 2018, the number of people living without electricity decreased. under one billion for the first time. Leading the charge was India, which electrified all its rural villages. Significant progress has also been made in countries such as Indonesia, Bangladesh, Kenya and Ethiopia.
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In Indonesia, the household electrification rate has risen to 95%, from just 50% in 2000. And in Bangladesh, 90% of citizens now have access to electricity, up from just 20% in 2000.
However, the lack of electricity continues to exacerbate economic struggles for millions of others. For example, some 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa — about 57 percent of the region’s population — still lack access to electricity.
Household electrification in Europe and North America began in the early 20th century in major cities, particularly in areas served by the electric railroad. In 20, 1930% of the United States had access to electricity.
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