Sudan Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Sudan's electricity access was 69.78% in 2025, ranked 177th globally. This represents a 5.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Sudan's electricity access stood at 69.78% in 2025, a rise of +3.78pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 69.78% by 2025. Sudan ranked 177th globally.
Sudan's electricity access has shown a steady, albeit slow, improvement over the past three and a half decades. The country has made significant strides in expanding access to electricity, with the percentage of the population with access to electricity increasing from a low of 20.00% in 2008 to 69.78% in 2025, its highest recorded level. This growth is comparable to that of The Gambia, with which Sudan shares a similar rank in terms of electricity access, at 69.18% as of 2025. Despite this progress, Sudan still lags behind its peer countries, such as Libya, where 74.26% of the population has access to electricity. The country's electricity access rate has been steadily increasing, with a notable acceleration in recent years, indicating a positive trend. However, the trajectory of this trend may be impacted by future investment in the energy sector, particularly in rural areas, where access to electricity remains limited.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 71.81% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 69.78% | - | - |
| 2025 | 69.78% | +3.78pp | #177 |
| 2023 | 66.00% | +2.80pp | #179 |
| 2022 | 63.20% | +1.40pp | #181 |
| 2021 | 61.80% | +2.10pp | #181 |
| 2020 | 59.70% | +2.10pp | #181 |
| 2019 | 57.60% | +2.30pp | #181 |
| 2018 | 55.30% | +2.30pp | #182 |
| 2017 | 53.00% | +2.50pp | #182 |
| 2016 | 50.50% | +2.50pp | #183 |
| 2015 | 48.00% | +3.10pp | #183 |
| 2014 | 44.90% | +1.80pp | #184 |
| 2013 | 43.10% | +2.40pp | #183 |
| 2012 | 40.70% | +2.40pp | #186 |
| 2011 | 38.30% | +2.30pp | #185 |
| 2010 | 36.00% | +7.00pp | #185 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sudan 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
Sudan's electricity access was 69.78% in 2025. Ranked 177th globally. This represents a 5.7% increase from the previous year.
Sudan's electricity access peaked at 69.78% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Sudan was 20.00% in 2008.
Sudan ranks 177th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sudan's electricity access is projected to reach 69.78% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Sudan in 2025 was 69.78%. This ranks 177th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sudan_electricity-access,
title = {Sudan Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sudan/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}