Gabon Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Gabon's electricity access was 96.16% in 2025, ranked 155th globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Gabon's electricity access stood at 96.16% in 2025, a rise of +2.06pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 96.16% by 2025. Gabon ranked 155th globally.
Gabon’s electricity‑access rate climbed from 73.60 % in 2000 to 96.16 % in 2025, marking a 22.56‑percentage‑point increase over 25 years and reaching an all‑time peak in the most recent year. This progression places the country at rank 155 globally, just below Pakistan’s 96.34 % and marginally above Fiji’s 95.84 % for the same period. The sustained expansion reflects concerted investment in generation capacity and grid extension, particularly after the early‑2000s when access lagged regional averages. While the near‑universal coverage achieved by 2025 suggests that further gains in household connections will be incremental, the next phase will likely focus on reliability, renewable integration and rural electrification to sustain the upward trajectory. Continued policy support and infrastructure upgrades will be essential to prevent stagnation and to move Gabon closer to the highest global benchmarks.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 97.16% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 96.16% | - | - |
| 2025 | 96.16% | +2.06pp | #155 |
| 2023 | 94.10% | +0.60pp | #157 |
| 2022 | 93.50% | +1.70pp | #154 |
| 2021 | 91.80% | +0.70pp | #157 |
| 2020 | 91.10% | +0.80pp | #156 |
| 2019 | 90.30% | +0.70pp | #156 |
| 2018 | 89.60% | +3.30pp | #155 |
| 2017 | 86.30% | −1.80pp | #158 |
| 2016 | 88.10% | +0.80pp | #156 |
| 2015 | 87.30% | +0.20pp | #154 |
| 2014 | 87.10% | +0.70pp | #149 |
| 2013 | 86.40% | −2.90pp | #149 |
| 2012 | 89.30% | +0.60pp | #143 |
| 2011 | 88.70% | −0.60pp | #141 |
| 2010 | 89.30% | +6.60pp | #140 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Gabon's electricity access was 96.16% in 2025. Ranked 155th globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from the previous year.
Gabon's electricity access peaked at 96.16% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Gabon was 73.60% in 2000.
Gabon ranks 155th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Gabon's electricity access is projected to reach 96.16% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Gabon in 2025 was 96.16%. This ranks 155th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gabon_electricity-access,
title = {Gabon Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}