Mali Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Mali's electricity access was 58.12% in 2025, ranked 190th globally. This represents a 6.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Mali's electricity access stood at 58.12% in 2025, a rise of +3.62pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 58.12% by 2025. Mali ranked 190th globally.
Mali’s electricity access rate has risen sharply from a low of 4.29 % in 1997 to 58.12 % in 2025, marking the country’s all‑time peak and placing it 190th globally. Over the 29‑year coverage period, the share of the population with electricity grew by more than 54 percentage points, reflecting sustained expansion of generation capacity and rural electrification programmes. This trajectory outpaces that of Eritrea (56.48 % in 2025) but lags slightly behind Namibia’s 59.02 % and Lesotho’s 61.12 %, underscoring Mali’s position among the lower‑middle tier of sub‑Saharan nations. The steepest gains occurred after 2005, when investment in renewable mini‑grids and grid extensions accelerated, yet the pace remains modest relative to regional leaders such as Uganda (55.60 %). Continued policy focus on financing off‑grid solutions and strengthening transmission infrastructure will be critical to push the access rate higher and shift Mali’s long‑term electricity outlook upward.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 59.68% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 58.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | 58.12% | +3.62pp | #190 |
| 2023 | 54.50% | +1.50pp | #190 |
| 2022 | 53.00% | −0.40pp | #188 |
| 2021 | 53.40% | +2.80pp | #185 |
| 2020 | 50.60% | +2.70pp | #187 |
| 2019 | 47.90% | −3.00pp | #188 |
| 2018 | 50.90% | +16.10pp | #184 |
| 2017 | 34.80% | −4.00pp | #195 |
| 2016 | 38.80% | +1.20pp | #193 |
| 2015 | 37.60% | +3.40pp | #192 |
| 2014 | 34.20% | +1.80pp | #191 |
| 2013 | 32.40% | +6.80pp | #193 |
| 2012 | 25.60% | −3.20pp | #196 |
| 2011 | 28.80% | +1.80pp | #195 |
| 2010 | 27.00% | +3.00pp | #194 |
Analysis
Mali's electricity access was 58.12% in 2025, a rise of +3.62pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 58.12% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mali's electricity access was 58.12% in 2025. Ranked 190th globally. This represents a 6.6% increase from the previous year.
Mali's electricity access peaked at 58.12% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Mali was 4.29% in 1997.
Mali ranks 190th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mali's electricity access is projected to reach 58.12% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Mali in 2025 was 58.12%. This ranks 190th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mali_electricity-access,
title = {Mali Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mali/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}