Chad Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Chad's electricity access was 14.06% in 2025, ranked 212th globally. This represents a 17.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1997–2025.
Overview
Chad's electricity access stood at 14.06% in 2025, a rise of +2.06pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 14.06% by 2025. Chad ranked 212th globally.
Chad’s share of the population with access to electricity has risen steadily over the 28‑year series, moving from a low of 2.30 % in 1997 to an all‑time peak of 14.06 % in 2025, placing the country at rank 212 globally. This modest expansion reflects persistent infrastructure constraints, yet it outpaces the 6.44 % coverage recorded in neighboring South Sudan and approaches Burundi’s 12.12 % level, underscoring a regional gradient in electrification progress. The increase, though gradual, signals incremental improvements in generation capacity and rural grid extension, but the figure remains far below the continental average and well short of the Sustainable Development Goal of universal access. Continued investment in off‑grid renewable solutions and regional power‑pool integration could accelerate the trajectory, potentially lifting Chad’s electricity access rate beyond the mid‑teens in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 14.86% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 14.06% | - | - |
| 2025 | 14.06% | +2.06pp | #212 |
| 2023 | 12.00% | +0.30pp | #212 |
| 2022 | 11.70% | +0.40pp | #212 |
| 2021 | 11.30% | +0.40pp | #212 |
| 2020 | 10.90% | +2.50pp | #212 |
| 2019 | 8.40% | −1.70pp | #213 |
| 2018 | 10.10% | −0.80pp | #212 |
| 2017 | 10.90% | +1.70pp | #212 |
| 2016 | 9.20% | +1.50pp | #212 |
| 2015 | 7.70% | −0.70pp | #213 |
| 2014 | 8.40% | +0.30pp | #212 |
| 2013 | 8.10% | +0.30pp | #212 |
| 2012 | 7.80% | −1.20pp | #211 |
| 2011 | 9.00% | +2.60pp | #210 |
| 2010 | 6.40% | +0.10pp | #210 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chad matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chad's electricity access was 14.06% in 2025. Ranked 212th globally. This represents a 17.2% increase from the previous year.
Chad's electricity access peaked at 14.06% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Chad was 2.30% in 1997.
Chad ranks 212th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chad's electricity access is projected to reach 14.06% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Chad in 2025 was 14.06%. This ranks 212th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chad_electricity-access,
title = {Chad Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chad/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}