Eritrea Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Eritrea's electricity access was 56.48% in 2025, ranked 191st globally. This represents a 3.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
Eritrea's electricity access stood at 56.48% in 2025, a rise of +2.08pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 56.48% by 2025. Eritrea ranked 191st globally.
Eritrea’s share of the population with access to electricity rose from 22.90 % in 1995 to 56.48 % in 2025, marking the highest level recorded in the thirty‑year span and placing the country at 191st in global rankings. The increase reflects a steady expansion of generation capacity and grid extensions, yet the rate of progress remains modest compared with regional peers such as Mali, where electricity access stands at 58.12 %, and Uganda at 55.60 %. While the upward trajectory has lifted more than half of Eritreans into the formal electricity network, the gap to the sub‑Saharan average persists, underscoring the need for accelerated investment in renewable projects and off‑grid solutions. Continued policy focus on expanding transmission infrastructure and attracting private sector financing could sustain the current momentum and push the access rate beyond the 2025 peak in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 57.50% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 56.48% | - | - |
| 2025 | 56.48% | +2.08pp | #191 |
| 2023 | 54.40% | +1.00pp | #191 |
| 2022 | 53.40% | +0.90pp | #187 |
| 2021 | 52.50% | +1.10pp | #187 |
| 2020 | 51.40% | +1.10pp | #186 |
| 2019 | 50.30% | +1.20pp | #185 |
| 2018 | 49.10% | +1.10pp | #187 |
| 2017 | 48.00% | +1.10pp | #185 |
| 2016 | 46.90% | +1.10pp | #185 |
| 2015 | 45.80% | +1.20pp | #184 |
| 2014 | 44.60% | +1.10pp | #185 |
| 2013 | 43.50% | +1.20pp | #182 |
| 2012 | 42.30% | +1.10pp | #183 |
| 2011 | 41.20% | +1.10pp | #181 |
| 2010 | 40.10% | +1.20pp | #180 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eritrea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Eritrea's electricity access was 56.48% in 2025. Ranked 191st globally. This represents a 3.8% increase from the previous year.
Eritrea's electricity access peaked at 56.48% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Eritrea was 22.90% in 1995.
Eritrea ranks 191st globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Eritrea's electricity access is projected to reach 56.48% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Eritrea in 2025 was 56.48%. This ranks 191st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eritrea_electricity-access,
title = {Eritrea Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eritrea/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}