Share of rural vs. urban population with electricity access
Having access to electricity is defined in international statistics as having an electricity source that can provide very basic lighting, and charge a phone or power aradio for 4 hours per day.
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- Share of electricity production from gas
- Share of electricity production from hydropower
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