Guinea-Bissau Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Guinea-Bissau's electricity access was 44.88% in 2025, ranked 201st globally. This represents a 10.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2025.
Overview
Guinea-Bissau's electricity access stood at 44.88% in 2025, a rise of +4.38pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 44.88% by 2025. Guinea-Bissau ranked 201st globally.
Guinea‑Bissau’s share of the population with access to electricity rose from a mere 1.30 % in 2002 to 44.88 % in 2025, marking the highest level recorded over the 23‑year series and placing the country at 201st globally. The steep increase reflects successive investments in mini‑grids and solar home systems, yet the nation still lags behind regional peers such as Madagascar, which reached 43.08 % in the same year, and Angola, where coverage stands at 53.08 %. While the trajectory contrasts sharply with the early‑2000s trough, the current level remains below the sub‑Saharan average and far from universal access. Continued expansion of off‑grid renewable solutions and stronger public‑private partnerships could accelerate progress, potentially narrowing the gap with higher‑ranking neighbours and moving Guinea‑Bissau toward the Sustainable Development Goal target of universal electricity access.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 47.20% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 44.88% | - | - |
| 2025 | 44.88% | +4.38pp | #201 |
| 2023 | 40.50% | +3.10pp | #201 |
| 2022 | 37.40% | +1.60pp | #201 |
| 2021 | 35.80% | +2.40pp | #201 |
| 2020 | 33.40% | +2.50pp | #201 |
| 2019 | 30.90% | +2.50pp | #202 |
| 2018 | 28.40% | +2.40pp | #203 |
| 2017 | 26.00% | +3.10pp | #201 |
| 2016 | 22.90% | +2.80pp | #202 |
| 2015 | 20.10% | +2.90pp | #202 |
| 2014 | 17.20% | +0.90pp | #206 |
| 2013 | 16.30% | +1.40pp | #201 |
| 2012 | 14.90% | +1.40pp | #207 |
| 2011 | 13.50% | +7.50pp | #207 |
| 2010 | 6.00% | +1.30pp | #211 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea-Bissau's electricity access was 44.88% in 2025. Ranked 201st globally. This represents a 10.8% increase from the previous year.
Guinea-Bissau's electricity access peaked at 44.88% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Guinea-Bissau was 1.30% in 2002.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 201st globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guinea-Bissau's electricity access is projected to reach 44.88% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Guinea-Bissau in 2025 was 44.88%. This ranks 201st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea-bissau_electricity-access,
title = {Guinea-Bissau Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea-bissau/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}