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7.1.1 Proportion of population with access to electricity

7.1.1 Proportion of population with access to electricity

Area 2015
KMA 99.4
Other Town 96.8
Rural 91.0
Jamaica 94.9

Source: Survey of Living Conditions 2015 Report
Data Producing Entities/ Custodian: STATIN/PIOJ
Comments/ Exceptions: Electricity as the main source of lighting
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7.1.1 Proportion of population with access to electricity in the Sustainable Development Goals

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7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Energy is central to nearly every major challenge and opportunity the world faces today. Be it for jobs, security, climate change, food production or increasing incomes, access to energy for all is essential.

Sustainable energy is opportunity – it transforms lives, economies and the planet.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is leading a Sustainable Energy for All initiative to ensure universal access to modern energy services, improve efficiency and increase use of renewable sources.

Related 7.1.1 Proportion of population with access to electricity Targets

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By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services