Central African Republic Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Central African Republic's electricity access was 18.50% in 2025, ranked 209th globally. This represents a 5.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
Central African Republic's electricity access stood at 18.50% in 2025, a rise of +0.90pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 18.50% by 2025. Central African Republic ranked 209th globally.
Central African Republic’s share of the population with access to electricity has risen modestly but remains among the world’s lowest, reaching 18.50 % in 2025, the country’s all‑time peak after three decades of gradual expansion from a trough of 3.00 % in 1995. The 15.5‑percentage‑point increase reflects limited investment in generation and distribution infrastructure, constrained fiscal capacity, and persistent security challenges that have hampered private sector participation. Compared with peer nations of similar rank, the Central African Republic lags behind Niger’s 20.68 % and Burkina Faso’s 22.94 % while marginally outpacing Malawi and Papua New Guinea, both at 17.82 %. The modest upward trajectory suggests that continued donor‑financed projects, regional grid interconnections, and reforms to attract private investment could accelerate electrification, but without substantial policy shifts the country is likely to remain near the lower end of global access rates.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 19.19% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 18.50% | - | - |
| 2025 | 18.50% | +0.90pp | #209 |
| 2023 | 17.60% | +1.90pp | #210 |
| 2022 | 15.70% | +0.00pp | #210 |
| 2021 | 15.70% | +0.30pp | #210 |
| 2020 | 15.40% | +1.10pp | #210 |
| 2019 | 14.30% | −0.30pp | #210 |
| 2018 | 14.60% | +0.50pp | #210 |
| 2017 | 14.10% | +0.70pp | #210 |
| 2016 | 13.40% | +0.70pp | #210 |
| 2015 | 12.70% | +0.70pp | #210 |
| 2014 | 12.00% | +0.50pp | #209 |
| 2013 | 11.50% | +0.50pp | #209 |
| 2012 | 11.00% | +0.60pp | #209 |
| 2011 | 10.40% | +0.60pp | #209 |
| 2010 | 9.80% | +0.40pp | #207 |
Analysis
Central African Republic's electricity access was 18.50% in 2025, a rise of +0.90pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 18.50% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Central African Republic's electricity access was 18.50% in 2025. Ranked 209th globally. This represents a 5.1% increase from the previous year.
Central African Republic's electricity access peaked at 18.50% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Central African Republic was 3.00% in 1995.
Central African Republic ranks 209th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Central African Republic's electricity access is projected to reach 18.50% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Central African Republic in 2025 was 18.50%. This ranks 209th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_central-african-republic_electricity-access,
title = {Central African Republic Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/central-african-republic/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}