In 2020, North Africa was the African region with the highest electricity access, with 98 percent of the population having access to electricity. On the other hand, Central Africa registered the least electrified share at 30 percent, followed by West Africa at 47 percent.
Share of population with electricity access in Africa as of 2020, by region
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PwC. (November 1, 2021). Share of population with electricity access in Africa as of 2020, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1278291/share-of-population-with-electricity-access-in-africa-by-region/
PwC. "Share of population with electricity access in Africa as of 2020, by region ." Chart. November 1, 2021. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1278291/share-of-population-with-electricity-access-in-africa-by-region/
PwC. (2021). Share of population with electricity access in Africa as of 2020, by region . Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1278291/share-of-population-with-electricity-access-in-africa-by-region/
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Share of population with electricity access in Africa as of 2020, by region [Graph], PwC, November 1, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1278291/share-of-population-with-electricity-access-in-africa-by-region/
