The inequality of electricity consumption in Colombia. Projections and implications

The inequality in electricity consumption (EC) Colombia is assessed based on the per capita (ECpc) and Gini coefficient. ECpc was defined with total population for each department rural urban areas. Furthermore, national according to Colombian socioeconomic stratum by income levels. results showed significant asymmetries between departments, populations, strata. coefficient of EC GDP higher than 0.5, indicating inequities countrywide. These stress need complement current policies more focused achieving full access less oriented address households improve welfare low-income citizens. However, governmental projections 2030 forecast minor improvements this direction.