This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Ghana statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Ghana statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Ghana-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 7.1: By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services |
| Indicator |
Indicator 7.1.1: Proportion of population with access to electricity |
| Definition and concepts |
Definition: Proportion of population with access to electricity (i.e. connected to the national grid, private generator or solar) is the percentage of population with access to electricity. Specifically, Indicator 7.1.1 refers to the proportion of population with access to electricity. This is expressed in percentage figures and is disaggregated by total, urban and rural access rates. Concepts: Electricity access in this scenario refers to the proportion of population in the considered area (country, region or global context) that has access to consistent sources of electricity. |
| Unit of measure |
Percentage (%) |
| Data sources |
Ghana Living Standards Survey (GLSS) Round 6, 2014 Ghana Living Standards Survey (GLSS) Round 7, 2019 National Energy Statistics, 2021 |
| Data providers |
Energy Commission Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) |
| Rationale |
Access to electricity addresses major critical issues in all the dimensions of sustainable development. The target has a wide range of social and economic impacts, including facilitating development of income generating activities and lightening the burden of household tasks. |
| Method of computation |
Number of households having access to electricity divided by the total number of households in the country, multiplied by 100. |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
This data is disaggregated by region, rural and urban areas. |
| References and Documentation | |
| Metadata last updated | Aug 01, 2023 |