Côte d'Ivoire Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Côte d'Ivoire's electricity access was 74.68% in 2025, ranked 174th globally. This represents a 3.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1994–2025.
Overview
Côte d'Ivoire's electricity access stood at 74.68% in 2025, a rise of +2.28pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 74.68% by 2025. Côte d'Ivoire ranked 174th globally.
Côte d’Ivoire’s share of the population with access to electricity rose from 36.50 % in 1994 to 74.68 % in 2025, marking the highest level recorded over the 31‑year series and placing the country at 174th in the global ranking. The near‑doubling of coverage reflects sustained investment in generation capacity and grid extension, yet the nation still lags slightly behind peers such as Cameroon (76.90 %) and Libya (74.26 %). While the upward trajectory has been steady, the pace of expansion slowed after the early 2010s, suggesting that marginal gains now depend on addressing rural connectivity and financing renewable‑energy projects. If policy reforms accelerate private‑sector participation and improve tariff structures, the proportion of Ivorians with electricity could continue to climb, potentially moving the country closer to the regional average and narrowing the gap with higher‑ranking neighbors.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 75.65% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 74.68% | - | - |
| 2025 | 74.68% | +2.28pp | #174 |
| 2023 | 72.40% | +0.40pp | #175 |
| 2022 | 72.00% | +0.90pp | #173 |
| 2021 | 71.10% | +1.20pp | #173 |
| 2020 | 69.90% | +1.30pp | #173 |
| 2019 | 68.60% | +1.50pp | #173 |
| 2018 | 67.10% | +1.50pp | #169 |
| 2017 | 65.60% | +1.30pp | #173 |
| 2016 | 64.30% | +1.70pp | #171 |
| 2015 | 62.60% | +0.70pp | #171 |
| 2014 | 61.90% | +0.40pp | #170 |
| 2013 | 61.50% | +5.70pp | #168 |
| 2012 | 55.80% | +0.00pp | #170 |
| 2011 | 55.80% | −2.60pp | #170 |
| 2010 | 58.40% | +1.10pp | #166 |
Analysis
Côte d'Ivoire's electricity access was 74.68% in 2025, a rise of +2.28pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 74.68% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Côte d'Ivoire's electricity access was 74.68% in 2025. Ranked 174th globally. This represents a 3.1% increase from the previous year.
Côte d'Ivoire's electricity access peaked at 74.68% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Côte d'Ivoire was 36.50% in 1994.
Côte d'Ivoire ranks 174th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Côte d'Ivoire's electricity access is projected to reach 74.68% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Côte d'Ivoire in 2025 was 74.68%. This ranks 174th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_c-te-divoire_electricity-access,
title = {Côte d'Ivoire Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/c-te-divoire/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}