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Percentage of households with primary reliance on clean cooking fuels
Year Value GeoCode UNIT_MEASURE SERIES
2014 0.2 Percent Percentage of households with primary reliance on clean cooking fuels [7.1.2]
2017 1.1 Percent Percentage of households with primary reliance on clean cooking fuels [7.1.2]
2021 4.2 Percent Percentage of households with primary reliance on clean cooking fuels [7.1.2]
2024 5.4 Percent Percentage of households with primary reliance on clean cooking fuels [7.1.2]

Source: National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR)

Geographical Area: Rwanda

Unit of Measurement: Percentage (%)

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Rwanda statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Rwandan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Rwandan-specific metadata information.

Indicator available

Percentage of households with primary reliance on clean cooking fuels
Indicator description

The use of clean cooking fuels reflects Rwanda’s commitment to achieving universal access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy services, while mitigating the health risks associated with indoor air pollution caused by solid fuels.
Geographical coverage

Rwanda
Unit of measurement

Percentage (%)
Definitions

The clean fuels considered in EICV include electricity, solar energy, biogas, and Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG).
Calculations

Population (adult equivalent) living below the poverty line / Total population * 100
Other information

The latest EICV publication also includes data on the type of cooking stove used and the primary fuel used for lighting, but due to the lack of a timeseries, this information has not been included in this dashboard.
Comments and limitations

The protocols for collecting data, and the nature and scope of the questions, were relatively similar from EICV1 (1999/2001) through EICV6. Reflecting the evolving best practice in poverty measurement, a number of important methodological changes were made for EICV7 (2023-2024). Please see the linked data source for more information on methodology.
Data last updated

09/06/2026
Metadata last updated

09/06/2026

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology
Indicator number

7.1.2
Target name

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

7.1
Global indicator description

Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology is calculated as the number of people using clean fuels and technologies for cooking, heating and lighting divided by total population reporting that any cooking, heating or lighting, expressed as percentage. “Clean” is defined by the emission rate targets and specific fuel recommendations (i.e. against unprocessed coal and kerosene) included in the normative guidance WHO guidelines for indoor air quality: household fuel combustion.
UN designated tier

Tier I
UN custodian agency

International Trade Centre (ITC), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), World Trade Organization (WTO)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 232 KB) opens in a new window

Source 1

Organisation

National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR)
Periodicity

Every 3 years
Earliest available data

2000
Geographical coverage

Rwanda
Link to data source Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey (EICV) - Thematic Report Utilities and Amenities opens in a new window
Release date 2024
Next release

2027
Statistical classification

Official statistics
Contact details

info@statistics.gov.rw
Other information

The protocols for collecting data, and the nature and scope of the questions, were relatively similar from EICV1 (1999/2001) through EICV6. Reflecting the evolving best practice in poverty measurement, a number of important methodological changes were made for EICV7 (2023-2024). Please see the linked data source for more information on methodology.
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