Benin Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Benin's electricity access was 67.10% in 2025, ranked 180th globally. This represents a 17.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Benin's electricity access stood at 67.10% in 2025, a rise of +10.10pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 67.10% by 2025. Benin ranked 180th globally.
Benin's electricity access rate has shown significant improvement over the past three decades, rising from 14.50% in 1996 to 67.10% in 2025. This upward trend is a notable achievement, with Benin surpassing peer countries such as Rwanda, which has an electricity access rate of 67.00%. The country's efforts to increase electricity access have been gradual, with a steady increase in coverage each year. The rate of progress accelerated in the 2010s, as Benin's economy began to grow and investments in the energy sector intensified. However, despite this progress, Benin still faces challenges in providing reliable and sustainable electricity to its population. As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, Benin's trajectory may be influenced by its ability to attract foreign investment and develop its renewable energy resources, which could further accelerate the expansion of electricity access in the country.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 72.05% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 67.10% | - | - |
| 2025 | 67.10% | +10.10pp | #180 |
| 2023 | 57.00% | +0.50pp | #188 |
| 2022 | 56.50% | +14.50pp | #184 |
| 2021 | 42.00% | +1.00pp | #200 |
| 2020 | 41.00% | +1.00pp | #199 |
| 2019 | 40.00% | +1.00pp | #199 |
| 2018 | 39.00% | +4.50pp | #198 |
| 2017 | 34.50% | −2.50pp | #196 |
| 2016 | 37.00% | +7.40pp | #194 |
| 2015 | 29.60% | −4.50pp | #197 |
| 2014 | 34.10% | −0.60pp | #192 |
| 2013 | 34.70% | −3.70pp | #192 |
| 2012 | 38.40% | +1.50pp | #188 |
| 2011 | 36.90% | +2.70pp | #188 |
| 2010 | 34.20% | +4.20pp | #188 |
Analysis
Benin's electricity access was 67.10% in 2025, a rise of +10.10pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 67.10% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Benin's electricity access was 67.10% in 2025. Ranked 180th globally. This represents a 17.7% increase from the previous year.
Benin's electricity access peaked at 67.10% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Benin was 14.50% in 1996.
Benin ranks 180th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Benin's electricity access is projected to reach 67.10% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Benin in 2025 was 67.10%. This ranks 180th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_benin_electricity-access,
title = {Benin Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/benin/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}