Uganda Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Uganda's electricity access was 55.60% in 2025, ranked 192nd globally. This represents a 8.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Uganda's electricity access stood at 55.60% in 2025, a rise of +4.10pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 55.60% by 2025. Uganda ranked 192nd globally.
Uganda’s share of the population with access to electricity has risen dramatically over the 32‑year series, climbing from a low of 5.60 % in 1991 to an all‑time peak of 55.60 % in 2025, the same year it ranks 192nd globally. The steepest decline occurred in 1994 when coverage fell to a trough of 0.53 %, reflecting the combined impact of civil unrest and under‑investment in the power sector. Since the early 2000s, incremental grid extensions, rural mini‑grid projects and increased private generation have lifted access rates by roughly 1.5 percentage points per year, narrowing the gap with regional peers such as Eritrea (56.48 %) and Zambia (54.40 %). Despite this progress, the modest pace suggests that achieving universal access will require accelerated infrastructure financing, policy reforms to attract further private investment, and expanded renewable‑energy deployment, which together could sustain the upward trajectory beyond the current peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 58.14% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 55.60% | - | - |
| 2025 | 55.60% | +4.10pp | #192 |
| 2023 | 51.50% | +4.40pp | #192 |
| 2022 | 47.10% | +1.90pp | #199 |
| 2021 | 45.20% | +3.10pp | #198 |
| 2020 | 42.10% | +0.80pp | #198 |
| 2019 | 41.30% | −0.60pp | #198 |
| 2018 | 41.90% | +9.50pp | #196 |
| 2017 | 32.40% | +5.70pp | #199 |
| 2016 | 26.70% | +8.20pp | #200 |
| 2015 | 18.50% | −1.90pp | #204 |
| 2014 | 20.40% | +6.50pp | #201 |
| 2013 | 13.90% | −6.60pp | #206 |
| 2012 | 20.50% | +5.90pp | #199 |
| 2011 | 14.60% | +2.50pp | #201 |
| 2010 | 12.10% | +2.10pp | #205 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's electricity access was 55.60% in 2025. Ranked 192nd globally. This represents a 8.0% increase from the previous year.
Uganda's electricity access peaked at 55.60% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Uganda was 0.53% in 1994.
Uganda ranks 192nd globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uganda's electricity access is projected to reach 55.60% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Uganda in 2025 was 55.60%. This ranks 192nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_electricity-access,
title = {Uganda Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}