Botswana Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Botswana's electricity access was 79.86% in 2025, ranked 171st globally. This represents a 5.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Botswana's electricity access stood at 79.86% in 2025, a rise of +3.86pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 79.86% by 2025. Botswana ranked 171st globally.
Botswana’s share of the population with access to electricity has risen dramatically over the 34‑year series, climbing from a low of 9.40 % in 1992 to an all‑time peak of 79.86 % in 2025, the most recent figure reported by the World Bank. This 70‑percentage‑point increase reflects sustained investment in generation capacity and grid extension, positioning Botswana just below Kenya (80.98 %) and Myanmar (80.40 %) among its closest peers in the global ranking of 171. The early 1990s trough underscores the country’s initial infrastructure constraints, while the 2025 level marks a near‑universal access milestone for a middle‑income African economy. Despite the strong upward trajectory, the remaining gap to universal coverage suggests that further expansion of renewable‑energy projects and rural mini‑grids will be crucial to maintain progress and push the access rate beyond the current peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 81.45% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 79.86% | - | - |
| 2025 | 79.86% | +3.86pp | #171 |
| 2023 | 76.00% | +0.10pp | #172 |
| 2022 | 75.90% | +2.20pp | #171 |
| 2021 | 73.70% | +1.90pp | #171 |
| 2020 | 71.80% | +1.70pp | #170 |
| 2019 | 70.10% | +1.80pp | #170 |
| 2018 | 68.30% | +0.90pp | #168 |
| 2017 | 67.40% | +3.20pp | #171 |
| 2016 | 64.20% | +2.10pp | #172 |
| 2015 | 62.10% | +2.10pp | #172 |
| 2014 | 60.00% | +2.00pp | #172 |
| 2013 | 58.00% | +2.00pp | #171 |
| 2012 | 56.00% | +2.80pp | #168 |
| 2011 | 53.20% | +1.20pp | #173 |
| 2010 | 52.00% | +8.60pp | #172 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Botswana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Botswana's electricity access was 79.86% in 2025. Ranked 171st globally. This represents a 5.1% increase from the previous year.
Botswana's electricity access peaked at 79.86% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Botswana was 9.40% in 1992.
Botswana ranks 171st globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Botswana's electricity access is projected to reach 79.86% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Botswana in 2025 was 79.86%. This ranks 171st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_botswana_electricity-access,
title = {Botswana Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/botswana/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}