The aim of SDG 7 is to “ensure access to affordable, reliable,
sustainable, and modern energy for all.” This report therefore summarizes global progress on electricity access,
clean cooking, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and international cooperation to advance SDG 7. It presents
updated statistics for each of the indicators and provides policy insights on priority areas and actions needed to spur
further progress on SDG 7.
The report is produced annually by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy
Agency (IRENA), the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), the World Bank, and the World Health Organization
(WHO)—the five custodian agencies responsible for tracking progress toward SDG 7
