Indicator Legend
Indicator Values
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
Proxy Indicator
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
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
By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services
9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation




17. Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development







16. Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies












15. Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss


14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources

11. Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable






10. Reduce inequality within and among countries





1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere






8. Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all














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



6. Ensure access to water and sanitation for all








5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls





4. Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning















3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
























2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture









