Congo, Democratic Republic of Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Congo, Democratic Republic of's electricity access was 23.68% in 2025, ranked 206th globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Congo, Democratic Republic of's electricity access stood at 23.68% in 2025, a rise of +1.58pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 23.68% by 2025. Congo, Democratic Republic of ranked 206th globally.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has seen a steady albeit slow increase in electricity access over the past quarter century, with a significant jump from 6.00% in 2005 to 23.68% in 2025, ranking the country 206 globally in terms of electricity access. This improvement, though still a far cry from the global average, marks a notable shift from the country's struggling energy landscape in the early 2000s. In comparison, Liberia, a peer country, has a higher electricity access rate at 38.16%, while Burkina Faso, another peer, has a slightly lower rate at 22.94%. The DRC's progress in this area is a positive development, given the country's vast energy potential and growing economic needs. However, the current trend suggests that sustained investment in the energy sector, particularly in rural areas, will be crucial to further accelerate electricity access and reduce the country's reliance on expensive and often unreliable off-grid solutions.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 24.42% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 23.68% | - | - |
| 2025 | 23.68% | +1.58pp | #206 |
| 2023 | 22.10% | +0.60pp | #206 |
| 2022 | 21.50% | +0.70pp | #206 |
| 2021 | 20.80% | +0.70pp | #207 |
| 2020 | 20.10% | +1.00pp | #207 |
| 2019 | 19.10% | +0.40pp | #207 |
| 2018 | 18.70% | +0.70pp | #206 |
| 2017 | 18.00% | +0.70pp | #207 |
| 2016 | 17.30% | +0.70pp | #206 |
| 2015 | 16.60% | +3.10pp | #206 |
| 2014 | 13.50% | −1.70pp | #208 |
| 2013 | 15.20% | −0.20pp | #203 |
| 2012 | 15.40% | +1.70pp | #204 |
| 2011 | 13.70% | +0.70pp | #206 |
| 2010 | 13.00% | +0.70pp | #203 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Congo, Democratic Republic of matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2018. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Congo, Democratic Republic of's electricity access was 23.68% in 2025. Ranked 206th globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from the previous year.
Congo, Democratic Republic of's electricity access peaked at 23.68% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Congo, Democratic Republic of was 6.00% in 2005.
Congo, Democratic Republic of ranks 206th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Congo, Democratic Republic of's electricity access is projected to reach 23.68% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Congo, Democratic Republic of in 2025 was 23.68%. This ranks 206th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_congo-democratic-republic-of_electricity-access,
title = {Congo, Democratic Republic of Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/congo-democratic-republic-of/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}