The share of the population with access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa was percent in 2023. Between 1996 and 2023, the share rose by percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾 can support your business.
World Bank. (April 8, 2026). Share of the population with access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa from 1996 to 2023 [Graph]. In ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾. Retrieved August 12, 2026, from /statistics/1276871/share-of-population-with-electricity-in-sub-saharan-africa/
World Bank. "Share of the population with access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa from 1996 to 2023." Chart. April 8, 2026. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾. Accessed August 12, 2026. /statistics/1276871/share-of-population-with-electricity-in-sub-saharan-africa/
World Bank. (2026). Share of the population with access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa from 1996 to 2023. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾 Inc.. Accessed: August 12, 2026. /statistics/1276871/share-of-population-with-electricity-in-sub-saharan-africa/
World Bank. "Share of The Population with Access to Electricity in Sub-saharan Africa from 1996 to 2023." ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾 Inc., 8 Apr 2026, /statistics/1276871/share-of-population-with-electricity-in-sub-saharan-africa/
World Bank, Share of the population with access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa from 1996 to 2023 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app×îа汾, /statistics/1276871/share-of-population-with-electricity-in-sub-saharan-africa/ (last visited August 12, 2026)
Share of the population with access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa from 1996 to 2023 [Graph], World Bank, April 8, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1276871/share-of-population-with-electricity-in-sub-saharan-africa/
