Equatorial Guinea Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Equatorial Guinea's electricity access was 67.16% in 2025, ranked 179th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Equatorial Guinea's electricity access stood at 67.16% in 2025, a rise of +0.26pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 67.16% by 2025. Equatorial Guinea ranked 179th globally.
Equatorial Guinea’s share of the population with access to electricity has risen modestly over the past 25 years, moving from 64.80 % in 2000 to 67.16 % in 2025, which also represents the all‑time peak for the indicator. The 2.36‑percentage‑point increase places the country at rank 179 globally, marginally below peers such as Benin (67.10 %) and Rwanda (67.00 %) and well behind Sudan (69.78 %). The slow but steady climb reflects limited expansion of generation capacity and distribution networks, constrained by the country’s small population and reliance on fossil‑fuel‑based power plants. While the upward trajectory suggests incremental improvements in infrastructure, achieving a more pronounced rise will likely depend on diversifying energy sources, attracting private investment, and implementing rural electrification programs. Continued policy focus on renewable projects and grid extension could accelerate progress and narrow the gap with higher‑ranking neighbors.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 67.25% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 67.16% | - | - |
| 2025 | 67.16% | +0.26pp | #179 |
| 2023 | 66.90% | −0.10pp | #178 |
| 2022 | 67.00% | +0.20pp | #178 |
| 2021 | 66.80% | +0.10pp | #177 |
| 2020 | 66.70% | +0.10pp | #176 |
| 2019 | 66.60% | +0.10pp | #176 |
| 2018 | 66.50% | +0.10pp | #171 |
| 2017 | 66.40% | +0.20pp | #172 |
| 2016 | 66.20% | +0.10pp | #169 |
| 2015 | 66.10% | +0.10pp | #168 |
| 2014 | 66.00% | +0.10pp | #166 |
| 2013 | 65.90% | +0.20pp | #165 |
| 2012 | 65.70% | −0.40pp | #163 |
| 2011 | 66.10% | +0.00pp | #162 |
| 2010 | 66.10% | +0.70pp | #160 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Equatorial Guinea 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
Equatorial Guinea's electricity access was 67.16% in 2025. Ranked 179th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Equatorial Guinea's electricity access peaked at 67.16% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Equatorial Guinea was 64.80% in 2000.
Equatorial Guinea ranks 179th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Equatorial Guinea's electricity access is projected to reach 67.16% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Equatorial Guinea in 2025 was 67.16%. This ranks 179th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_equatorial-guinea_electricity-access,
title = {Equatorial Guinea Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/equatorial-guinea/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}