Comoros Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Comoros's electricity access was 94.22% in 2025, ranked 159th globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Comoros's electricity access stood at 94.22% in 2025, a rise of +4.42pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 94.22% by 2025. Comoros ranked 159th globally.
Comoros has made significant strides in expanding electricity access over the past three decades, with the percentage of the population with access to electricity increasing from a low of 28.90% in 1996 to a high of 94.22% in 2025. This remarkable growth has propelled Comoros to the 159th position globally in terms of electricity access. In comparison, Nepal has achieved an even higher level of electricity access, with 94.84% of its population having access in 2025. Comoros' rapid progress in electricity access is a testament to the country's efforts to improve its energy infrastructure and provide essential services to its citizens. However, the country still lags behind some of its peers, such as Grenada, which has achieved 95.18% electricity access in 2025. To maintain this trend, Comoros will need to continue investing in its energy sector and addressing any remaining barriers to access, such as rural electrification and energy poverty.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 95.95% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 94.22% | - | - |
| 2025 | 94.22% | +4.42pp | #159 |
| 2023 | 89.80% | −0.10pp | #159 |
| 2022 | 89.90% | +2.00pp | #159 |
| 2021 | 87.90% | +2.30pp | #161 |
| 2020 | 85.60% | +2.30pp | #163 |
| 2019 | 83.30% | +2.30pp | #164 |
| 2018 | 81.00% | +2.30pp | #162 |
| 2017 | 78.70% | +2.30pp | #165 |
| 2016 | 76.40% | +2.30pp | #162 |
| 2015 | 74.10% | +2.30pp | #159 |
| 2014 | 71.80% | +2.40pp | #162 |
| 2013 | 69.40% | +0.10pp | #162 |
| 2012 | 69.30% | +0.00pp | #160 |
| 2011 | 69.30% | −0.40pp | #159 |
| 2010 | 69.70% | +9.60pp | #158 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Comoros matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2002. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Comoros's electricity access was 94.22% in 2025. Ranked 159th globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from the previous year.
Comoros's electricity access peaked at 94.22% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Comoros was 28.90% in 1996.
Comoros ranks 159th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Comoros's electricity access is projected to reach 94.22% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Comoros in 2025 was 94.22%. This ranks 159th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_comoros_electricity-access,
title = {Comoros Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/comoros/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}