Central African Republic

In brief

Using the internet: 13.8% (2024). World rank 185 of 188 (1 = best); in Africa, 49 of 52. Access to electricity: 18.2% (2024). World rank 211 of 214 (1 = best); in Africa, 51 of 54. Renewable share of energy use: 90.9% (2022). World rank 5 of 212 (1 = best); in Africa, 5 of 54. From 2014 to 2024: using the internet 2.7% → 13.8% and access to electricity 12% → 18.2%. Better than all its neighbours (Cameroon, Chad, DR Congo, Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and Sudan): electricity from renewables.