Kenya Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Kenya's electricity access was 80.98% in 2025, ranked 169th globally. This represents a 6.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Kenya's electricity access stood at 80.98% in 2025, a rise of +4.78pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 80.98% by 2025. Kenya ranked 169th globally.
Kenya’s electricity access rate has risen dramatically from a low of 3.47 % in 1994 to an all‑time peak of 80.98 % in 2025, placing the country 169th globally and slightly below peers such as Myanmar (80.40 %) and Botswana (79.86 %). Over the 32‑year span covered, the share of the population with electricity connections expanded by more than 77 percentage points, reflecting sustained investment in generation capacity, grid extension and off‑grid solutions. The early 1990s trough coincided with limited fiscal resources and a largely rural population lacking formal connections, while the recent surge aligns with Kenya’s Vision 2030 agenda, private‑sector participation in renewable energy, and regional inter‑connections through the Eastern Africa Power Pool. Despite the impressive climb, the current level remains modest compared with the Republic of Yemen’s 85.72 % coverage, indicating room for further expansion. Continued policy focus on universal access, especially in remote areas, and scaling of solar mini‑grids are likely to keep the upward trajectory intact.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 82.73% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 80.98% | - | - |
| 2025 | 80.98% | +4.78pp | #169 |
| 2023 | 76.20% | +0.20pp | #171 |
| 2022 | 76.00% | −0.50pp | #168 |
| 2021 | 76.50% | +5.00pp | #168 |
| 2020 | 71.50% | +1.80pp | #171 |
| 2019 | 69.70% | +8.50pp | #171 |
| 2018 | 61.20% | +5.40pp | #179 |
| 2017 | 55.80% | +2.70pp | #180 |
| 2016 | 53.10% | +11.50pp | #181 |
| 2015 | 41.60% | +5.60pp | #188 |
| 2014 | 36.00% | −4.10pp | #190 |
| 2013 | 40.10% | +2.00pp | #187 |
| 2012 | 38.10% | +1.90pp | #189 |
| 2011 | 36.20% | +17.00pp | #190 |
| 2010 | 19.20% | −3.80pp | #197 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kenya 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
Kenya's electricity access was 80.98% in 2025. Ranked 169th globally. This represents a 6.3% increase from the previous year.
Kenya's electricity access peaked at 80.98% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Kenya was 3.47% in 1994.
Kenya ranks 169th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kenya's electricity access is projected to reach 80.98% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Kenya in 2025 was 80.98%. This ranks 169th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kenya_electricity-access,
title = {Kenya Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}