Cameroon Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Cameroon's electricity access was 76.90% in 2025, ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Cameroon's electricity access stood at 76.90% in 2025, a rise of +4.90pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 76.90% by 2025. Cameroon ranked 173rd globally.
Cameroon’s share of the population with access to electricity rose from 29.00 % in 1991 to 76.90 % in 2025, marking the highest level recorded over the 34‑year span and placing the country 173rd globally. The steep climb reflects sustained investments in generation capacity and grid extension, yet the current coverage still lags behind the regional leader Botswana, which reached 79.86 % in the same year, and is only marginally lower than Afghanistan’s 77.86 % share. The early 1990s trough underscores the depth of the structural deficit that the country has been confronting for decades, while the recent peak suggests that policy reforms and donor‑financed projects are beginning to bear fruit. Nevertheless, the gap between urban and rural electrification remains pronounced, and further progress will depend on expanding renewable‑energy mini‑grids and reducing transmission losses, which could accelerate the upward trajectory in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 79.33% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 76.90% | - | - |
| 2025 | 76.90% | +4.90pp | #173 |
| 2023 | 72.00% | +1.00pp | #176 |
| 2022 | 71.00% | +5.60pp | #175 |
| 2021 | 65.40% | +1.10pp | #178 |
| 2020 | 64.30% | +1.10pp | #178 |
| 2019 | 63.20% | +1.00pp | #179 |
| 2018 | 62.20% | +1.30pp | #176 |
| 2017 | 60.90% | +1.10pp | #177 |
| 2016 | 59.80% | +1.20pp | #174 |
| 2015 | 58.60% | +1.80pp | #176 |
| 2014 | 56.80% | +0.50pp | #174 |
| 2013 | 56.30% | +1.10pp | #175 |
| 2012 | 55.20% | +1.50pp | #172 |
| 2011 | 53.70% | +0.90pp | #172 |
| 2010 | 52.80% | +1.10pp | #170 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cameroon's electricity access was 76.90% in 2025. Ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from the previous year.
Cameroon's electricity access peaked at 76.90% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Cameroon was 29.00% in 1991.
Cameroon ranks 173rd globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's electricity access is projected to reach 76.90% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Cameroon in 2025 was 76.90%. This ranks 173rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_electricity-access,
title = {Cameroon Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}