Niger Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Niger's electricity access was 20.68% in 2025, ranked 208th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Niger's electricity access stood at 20.68% in 2025, a rise of +0.58pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 20.68% by 2025. Niger ranked 208th globally.
Niger’s electricity access rate has risen from a low of 4.01 % in 1993 to 20.68 % in 2025, the highest level recorded in the 33‑year series and placing the country 208th globally. The gradual climb from the early‑1990s reflects modest expansion of the national grid and targeted rural electrification projects, yet the share remains well below regional peers such as Burkina Faso (22.94 %) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (23.68 %). The persistent gap underscores structural constraints, including limited generation capacity, high transmission losses, and a predominantly agrarian economy that offers little industrial demand to drive investment. While the upward trajectory suggests improving service delivery, sustaining and accelerating growth will likely require substantial financing for renewable‑energy mini‑grids, policy reforms to attract private sector participation, and regional integration to tap cross‑border power pools. Continued progress could shift Niger’s rank upward and narrow the disparity with neighboring states.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 21.08% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 20.68% | - | - |
| 2025 | 20.68% | +0.58pp | #208 |
| 2023 | 20.10% | +0.60pp | #209 |
| 2022 | 19.50% | +0.90pp | #208 |
| 2021 | 18.60% | −0.10pp | #209 |
| 2020 | 18.70% | +0.20pp | #208 |
| 2019 | 18.50% | +0.90pp | #208 |
| 2018 | 17.60% | +0.00pp | #208 |
| 2017 | 17.60% | +0.60pp | #208 |
| 2016 | 17.00% | +0.40pp | #207 |
| 2015 | 16.60% | +0.90pp | #207 |
| 2014 | 15.70% | +0.50pp | #207 |
| 2013 | 15.20% | +0.80pp | #204 |
| 2012 | 14.40% | +0.10pp | #208 |
| 2011 | 14.30% | +0.70pp | #203 |
| 2010 | 13.60% | +1.30pp | #201 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger 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
Niger's electricity access was 20.68% in 2025. Ranked 208th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year.
Niger's electricity access peaked at 20.68% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Niger was 4.01% in 1993.
Niger ranks 208th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Niger's electricity access is projected to reach 20.68% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Niger in 2025 was 20.68%. This ranks 208th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_electricity-access,
title = {Niger Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}