Tanzania Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Tanzania's electricity access was 53.72% in 2025, ranked 196th globally. This represents a 11.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Tanzania's electricity access stood at 53.72% in 2025, a rise of +5.42pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 53.72% by 2025. Tanzania ranked 196th globally.
Tanzania’s share of the population with access to electricity has risen dramatically over the 33‑year span from 1992 to 2025, climbing from 6.80 % at the start of the series to an all‑time peak of 53.72 % in 2025, the highest level recorded in the country’s history. The lowest point occurred in 1993, when only 2.33 % of households were connected, underscoring the depth of the subsequent expansion. By 2025 Tanzania ranks 196th globally, a position closely mirrored by peers such as Haiti (53.82 %) and the Republic of Congo (53.24 %), suggesting that the nation is converging with other low‑income economies that have recently crossed the mid‑fifties threshold. The sustained upward trajectory reflects extensive grid extensions, renewable‑energy projects, and policy incentives aimed at rural electrification, yet the modest gap to universal coverage remains. Continued investment in off‑grid solutions and regional power trade will be pivotal to accelerate progress and shift Tanzania toward higher access levels in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 56.43% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 53.72% | - | - |
| 2025 | 53.72% | +5.42pp | #196 |
| 2023 | 48.30% | +2.50pp | #200 |
| 2022 | 45.80% | +3.10pp | #200 |
| 2021 | 42.70% | +2.80pp | #199 |
| 2020 | 39.90% | +2.20pp | #200 |
| 2019 | 37.70% | +2.80pp | #200 |
| 2018 | 34.90% | +2.80pp | #201 |
| 2017 | 32.10% | −0.70pp | #200 |
| 2016 | 32.80% | +6.60pp | #198 |
| 2015 | 26.20% | +2.70pp | #198 |
| 2014 | 23.50% | +7.10pp | #199 |
| 2013 | 16.40% | +1.10pp | #200 |
| 2012 | 15.30% | +1.10pp | #205 |
| 2011 | 14.20% | −0.60pp | #205 |
| 2010 | 14.80% | +3.60pp | #200 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tanzania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanzania's electricity access was 53.72% in 2025. Ranked 196th globally. This represents a 11.2% increase from the previous year.
Tanzania's electricity access peaked at 53.72% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Tanzania was 2.33% in 1993.
Tanzania ranks 196th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tanzania's electricity access is projected to reach 53.72% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Tanzania in 2025 was 53.72%. This ranks 196th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tanzania_electricity-access,
title = {Tanzania Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tanzania/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}