Mozambique Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Mozambique's electricity access was 38.28% in 2025, ranked 204th globally. This represents a 6.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1997–2025.
Overview
Mozambique's electricity access stood at 38.28% in 2025, a rise of +2.28pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 38.28% by 2025. Mozambique ranked 204th globally.
Mozambique’s electricity access rate has risen from 6.60 % in 1997 to 38.28 % in 2025, marking the highest level recorded over a 28‑year span and placing the country at 204th in the global ranking. The steepest decline occurred in 1998 when access fell to a trough of 3.66 %, but subsequent expansion of generation capacity and rural electrification programmes has driven a steady upward trajectory. By 2025 the share of the population with electricity is marginally lower than Sierra Leone’s 39.76 % and Liberia’s 38.16 %, yet still below Madagascar’s 43.08 % and far above the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 23.68 %. The continued growth reflects modest investment in hydro‑electric projects and international financing, although the pace remains constrained by limited grid coverage and fiscal pressures. If financing for renewable mini‑grids expands and regulatory reforms improve private sector participation, Mozambique could sustain its upward trend and narrow the gap with regional peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 39.80% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 38.28% | - | - |
| 2025 | 38.28% | +2.28pp | #204 |
| 2023 | 36.00% | +2.80pp | #203 |
| 2022 | 33.20% | +1.70pp | #203 |
| 2021 | 31.50% | +0.90pp | #203 |
| 2020 | 30.60% | +0.90pp | #203 |
| 2019 | 29.70% | −1.40pp | #203 |
| 2018 | 31.10% | +6.80pp | #202 |
| 2017 | 24.30% | −1.90pp | #202 |
| 2016 | 26.20% | +2.20pp | #201 |
| 2015 | 24.00% | −0.80pp | #199 |
| 2014 | 24.80% | +2.40pp | #198 |
| 2013 | 22.40% | +1.20pp | #198 |
| 2012 | 21.20% | +1.00pp | #197 |
| 2011 | 20.20% | +1.30pp | #198 |
| 2010 | 18.90% | +3.90pp | #198 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mozambique matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mozambique's electricity access was 38.28% in 2025. Ranked 204th globally. This represents a 6.3% increase from the previous year.
Mozambique's electricity access peaked at 38.28% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Mozambique was 3.66% in 1998.
Mozambique ranks 204th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mozambique's electricity access is projected to reach 38.28% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Mozambique in 2025 was 38.28%. This ranks 204th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mozambique_electricity-access,
title = {Mozambique Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mozambique/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}