Cabo Verde Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Cabo Verde's electricity access was 102.38% in 2025, ranked 6th globally. This represents a 3.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Cabo Verde's electricity access stood at 102.38% in 2025, a rise of +3.78pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 102.38% by 2025. Cabo Verde ranked 6th globally.
Cabo Verde's electricity access reached 102.38% in 2025, ranking the country sixth globally and reflecting a significant improvement from a trough of 58.60% in 2002. This expansion over 25 years underscores sustained investment and policy focus on energy infrastructure, with near-universal coverage now achieved. The figure slightly exceeds that of peer nations such as India, which recorded 102.10% access in the same year, and places Cabo Verde on par with Bolivia, Plurinational State of, at 102.96%. The slight over-100% access rate may reflect measurement adjustments, grid connectivity of non-residential units, or inclusion of small-scale off-grid systems in national reporting. While the country has made remarkable progress since the early 2000s, maintaining this high level of access will depend on grid resilience, integration of renewable sources, and adapting to population growth and urbanization. Future improvements in energy quality and reliability, rather than mere access, are likely to define the next phase of electrification. Sustained progress will require continued infrastructure upgrades and policies that address distribution efficiency.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 104.16% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 102.38% | - | - |
| 2025 | 102.38% | +3.78pp | #6 |
| 2023 | 98.60% | +1.50pp | #145 |
| 2022 | 97.10% | +1.60pp | #146 |
| 2021 | 95.50% | +1.80pp | #149 |
| 2020 | 93.70% | +2.30pp | #152 |
| 2019 | 91.40% | +1.20pp | #153 |
| 2018 | 90.20% | +1.60pp | #154 |
| 2017 | 88.60% | +1.10pp | #154 |
| 2016 | 87.50% | +1.10pp | #157 |
| 2015 | 86.40% | +1.10pp | #155 |
| 2014 | 85.30% | +1.00pp | #154 |
| 2013 | 84.30% | +1.10pp | #152 |
| 2012 | 83.20% | +0.90pp | #153 |
| 2011 | 82.30% | +1.20pp | #150 |
| 2010 | 81.10% | +7.00pp | #151 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cabo Verde matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1991. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabo Verde's electricity access was 102.38% in 2025. Ranked 6th globally. This represents a 3.8% increase from the previous year.
Cabo Verde's electricity access peaked at 102.38% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Cabo Verde was 58.60% in 2000.
Cabo Verde ranks 6th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cabo Verde's electricity access is projected to reach 102.38% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Cabo Verde in 2025 was 102.38%. This ranks 6th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cabo-verde_electricity-access,
title = {Cabo Verde Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cabo-verde/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}