Lesotho Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Lesotho's electricity access was 61.12% in 2025, ranked 188th globally. This represents a 6.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Lesotho's electricity access stood at 61.12% in 2025, a rise of +3.82pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 61.12% by 2025. Lesotho ranked 188th globally.
Lesotho’s share of the population with access to electricity has risen dramatically over the past 25 years, climbing from a mere 4.30 % in 2000 to 61.12 % in 2025, the highest level recorded for the country and placing it at rank 188 globally. The steepest improvement occurred after the early‑2000s trough of 1.30 % in 2001, reflecting extensive rural electrification programmes and investment in mini‑grid technologies. By contrast, peer nations such as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea report a slightly higher coverage of 61.70 %, while Namibia lags at 59.02 %, underscoring Lesotho’s relative progress within the region. The sustained upward trajectory suggests that continued policy focus on renewable micro‑generation and grid expansion could push coverage beyond the current peak, potentially narrowing the gap with higher‑ranking peers and supporting broader socioeconomic development.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 63.91% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 61.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | 61.12% | +3.82pp | #188 |
| 2023 | 57.30% | +7.30pp | #187 |
| 2022 | 50.00% | −0.40pp | #192 |
| 2021 | 50.40% | +2.90pp | #188 |
| 2020 | 47.50% | +2.90pp | #191 |
| 2019 | 44.60% | −2.40pp | #195 |
| 2018 | 47.00% | +13.30pp | #189 |
| 2017 | 33.70% | −1.40pp | #198 |
| 2016 | 35.10% | +3.30pp | #196 |
| 2015 | 31.80% | +4.00pp | #195 |
| 2014 | 27.80% | +0.90pp | #197 |
| 2013 | 26.90% | +6.30pp | #197 |
| 2012 | 20.60% | −1.90pp | #198 |
| 2011 | 22.50% | +5.50pp | #197 |
| 2010 | 17.00% | +0.00pp | #199 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lesotho matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lesotho's electricity access was 61.12% in 2025. Ranked 188th globally. This represents a 6.7% increase from the previous year.
Lesotho's electricity access peaked at 61.12% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Lesotho was 1.30% in 2001.
Lesotho ranks 188th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lesotho's electricity access is projected to reach 61.12% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Lesotho in 2025 was 61.12%. This ranks 188th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lesotho_electricity-access,
title = {Lesotho Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}