Gambia, The Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Gambia, The's electricity access was 69.18% in 2025, ranked 178th globally. This represents a 3.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Gambia, The's electricity access stood at 69.18% in 2025, a rise of +2.28pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 69.18% by 2025. Gambia, The ranked 178th globally.
Gambia’s electricity‑access rate has risen dramatically over the 32‑year span from 17.70 % in 1993 to 69.18 % in 2025, marking both the all‑time trough and peak within the same period. This upward trajectory places the country at rank 178 globally, just below Sudan’s 69.78 % and marginally above Equatorial Guinea’s 67.16 % while still lagging behind Senegal’s 73.44 % and Benin’s 67.10 %. The steep increase reflects sustained investment in generation capacity and grid extension, yet the current coverage remains well short of universal access and highlights persistent urban‑rural disparities. Continued expansion of renewable mini‑grids and regional interconnections could accelerate progress, while policy reforms aimed at reducing tariff barriers and improving collection efficiency are likely to determine whether Gambia can close the gap with its higher‑ranking peers in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 70.46% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 69.18% | - | - |
| 2025 | 69.18% | +2.28pp | #178 |
| 2023 | 66.90% | +1.50pp | #177 |
| 2022 | 65.40% | +1.70pp | #179 |
| 2021 | 63.70% | +1.50pp | #180 |
| 2020 | 62.20% | +0.10pp | #180 |
| 2019 | 62.10% | +1.80pp | #180 |
| 2018 | 60.30% | +4.10pp | #180 |
| 2017 | 56.20% | −0.20pp | #179 |
| 2016 | 56.40% | +1.70pp | #179 |
| 2015 | 54.70% | +1.70pp | #178 |
| 2014 | 53.00% | +1.50pp | #177 |
| 2013 | 51.50% | +1.60pp | #177 |
| 2012 | 49.90% | +1.60pp | #178 |
| 2011 | 48.30% | +1.50pp | #177 |
| 2010 | 46.80% | +3.60pp | #175 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gambia, The matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Gambia, The's electricity access was 69.18% in 2025. Ranked 178th globally. This represents a 3.4% increase from the previous year.
Gambia, The's electricity access peaked at 69.18% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Gambia, The was 17.70% in 1993.
Gambia, The ranks 178th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Gambia, The's electricity access is projected to reach 69.18% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Gambia, The in 2025 was 69.18%. This ranks 178th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Gambia, The Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gambia-the/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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