Patterns of Global Disparities in Access to Electricity and Clean Cooking Fuels

Access to modern energy sources is a crucial aspect of energy justice. Utilizing data from 66 countries, covering over 1.67 million households from the Demographic and Health Survey, I provide insights into the percentage of households with access to modern energy sources. The findings underscore persistent challenges in accessing electricity and clean cooking fuels, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Subsequently, I explore the association between socioeconomic status, rural residence, education and the gender of household heads with access to these two energy sources. Socioeconomic status and urban location are significant correlates of access to modern energy sources, even when comparing households within the same regions in the country. Additionally, households led by more educated individuals and women exhibit higher rates of using modern energy sources, highlighting the importance of education and gender in promoting energy access and equity.