Eswatini Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Eswatini's electricity access was 90.16% in 2025, ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Eswatini's electricity access stood at 90.16% in 2025, a rise of +3.76pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 90.16% by 2025. Eswatini ranked 162nd globally.
Eswatini’s electricity‑access rate has risen dramatically over the past 25 years, climbing from a low of 20.40 % in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 90.16 % in 2025, placing the kingdom at 162nd in the world ranking. The acceleration reflects sustained investment in grid expansion and renewable‑energy projects, yet the figure still lags slightly behind Ghana’s 90.64 % and Micronesia’s 90.36 % while exceeding South Africa’s 88.46 % and Nicaragua’s 88.84 %. The steep upward trajectory, driven by both public‑sector funding and private‑sector participation, suggests that universal coverage is within reach, but further progress will depend on reducing rural transmission losses and securing financing for off‑grid solutions. Continued policy focus on expanding distribution networks and integrating solar mini‑grids could push the access rate beyond 95 % in the next decade, solidifying Eswatini’s position among the higher‑performing peers in sub‑Saharan Africa.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 92.27% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 90.16% | - | - |
| 2025 | 90.16% | +3.76pp | #162 |
| 2023 | 86.40% | +4.10pp | #165 |
| 2022 | 82.30% | −0.60pp | #166 |
| 2021 | 82.90% | +2.90pp | #165 |
| 2020 | 80.00% | +3.00pp | #166 |
| 2019 | 77.00% | +3.00pp | #166 |
| 2018 | 74.00% | +0.50pp | #166 |
| 2017 | 73.50% | +10.10pp | #168 |
| 2016 | 63.40% | −0.70pp | #173 |
| 2015 | 64.10% | −0.90pp | #169 |
| 2014 | 65.00% | +7.50pp | #167 |
| 2013 | 57.50% | +3.20pp | #172 |
| 2012 | 54.30% | +3.10pp | #174 |
| 2011 | 51.20% | +5.60pp | #176 |
| 2010 | 45.60% | +7.00pp | #176 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eswatini matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Eswatini's electricity access was 90.16% in 2025. Ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from the previous year.
Eswatini's electricity access peaked at 90.16% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Eswatini was 20.40% in 2000.
Eswatini ranks 162nd globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Eswatini's electricity access is projected to reach 90.16% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Eswatini in 2025 was 90.16%. This ranks 162nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eswatini_electricity-access,
title = {Eswatini Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eswatini/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}