São Tomé and Principe Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
São Tomé and Principe's electricity access was 83.38% in 2025, ranked 168th globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
São Tomé and Principe's electricity access stood at 83.38% in 2025, a rise of +2.08pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 83.38% by 2025. São Tomé and Principe ranked 168th globally.
São Tomé and Principe has made significant strides in expanding electricity access over the past quarter-century. The country's electricity access rate has grown from a trough of 51.50% in 2001 to an all-time high of 83.38% in 2025, surpassing the global average. This improvement outpaces that of its regional peers, including Yemen, which ranks slightly higher at 85.72% but has a more stable trend. São Tomé and Principe's progress is a notable achievement, given the challenges it faces in terms of geography and economic development. The country's energy access rate has been steadily increasing since 2000, when it stood at 52.90%, and has shown no signs of slowing down. As São Tomé and Principe continues to develop its energy infrastructure and economy, it is likely that electricity access will become increasingly widespread, potentially surpassing the 90% mark in the coming years, pending investments in energy production and distribution.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 84.74% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 83.38% | - | - |
| 2025 | 83.38% | +2.08pp | #168 |
| 2023 | 81.30% | +3.30pp | #169 |
| 2022 | 78.00% | −0.50pp | #167 |
| 2021 | 78.50% | +1.70pp | #167 |
| 2020 | 76.80% | +1.70pp | #167 |
| 2019 | 75.10% | +4.10pp | #167 |
| 2018 | 71.00% | −3.30pp | #167 |
| 2017 | 74.30% | +4.90pp | #167 |
| 2016 | 69.40% | +2.10pp | #166 |
| 2015 | 67.30% | −1.30pp | #166 |
| 2014 | 68.60% | +3.60pp | #164 |
| 2013 | 65.00% | +7.10pp | #166 |
| 2012 | 57.90% | −4.70pp | #165 |
| 2011 | 62.60% | +1.20pp | #164 |
| 2010 | 61.40% | +4.50pp | #164 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
São Tomé and Principe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
São Tomé and Principe's electricity access was 83.38% in 2025. Ranked 168th globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year.
São Tomé and Principe's electricity access peaked at 83.38% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in São Tomé and Principe was 51.50% in 2001.
São Tomé and Principe ranks 168th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
São Tomé and Principe's electricity access is projected to reach 83.38% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of São Tomé and Principe in 2025 was 83.38%. This ranks 168th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_s-o-tom-and-principe_electricity-access,
title = {São Tomé and Principe Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/s-o-tom-and-principe/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}