North Africa had the highest access to electricity in Africa. In 2021, some 98 percent of the population had access to electricity. Western Africa, Southern Africa, and Eastern Africa had an access rate ranging between 56 percent and 52 percent. On the other hand, under one-third of the individuals in Central Africa had electricity.
Share of population with access to electricity in Africa in 2021, by region
Characteristic
Share of population
Central Africa
31%
East Africa
52%
Southern Africa
53%
West Africa
56%
North Africa
98%
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