Zimbabwe Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Zimbabwe's electricity access was 63.30% in 2025, ranked 185th globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Zimbabwe's electricity access stood at 63.30% in 2025, a rise of +1.30pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 63.30% by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 185th globally.
Zimbabwe’s electricity access has risen from a low of 28.20 % in 1992 to 63.30 % in 2025, marking the highest level recorded in the 33‑year series and placing the country at rank 185 globally. The trough of 28.10 % occurred in 1994, after which the share of households with electricity grew steadily, accelerating in the 2010s as private generation and grid extensions expanded. By 2025 Zimbabwe’s coverage is marginally below that of its regional peers, with Nigeria at 65.08 % and Togo at 62.34 %, and comparable to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s 61.70 %. The upward trajectory reflects modest investment in generation capacity and rural electrification programmes, yet the pace remains constrained by fiscal pressures and aging infrastructure. Continued financing of renewable projects and reforms to improve utility performance could sustain the current gains and push access beyond the present peak in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 66.10% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 63.30% | - | - |
| 2025 | 63.30% | +1.30pp | #185 |
| 2023 | 62.00% | +11.90pp | #182 |
| 2022 | 50.10% | +1.10pp | #191 |
| 2021 | 49.00% | −3.70pp | #191 |
| 2020 | 52.70% | +6.00pp | #184 |
| 2019 | 46.70% | +1.30pp | #190 |
| 2018 | 45.40% | +1.40pp | #191 |
| 2017 | 44.00% | +1.50pp | #189 |
| 2016 | 42.50% | +8.80pp | #188 |
| 2015 | 33.70% | +1.40pp | #194 |
| 2014 | 32.30% | −8.30pp | #194 |
| 2013 | 40.60% | −3.40pp | #186 |
| 2012 | 44.00% | +7.10pp | #180 |
| 2011 | 36.90% | −2.00pp | #189 |
| 2010 | 38.90% | −4.50pp | #182 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zimbabwe 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
Zimbabwe's electricity access was 63.30% in 2025. Ranked 185th globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from the previous year.
Zimbabwe's electricity access peaked at 63.30% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Zimbabwe was 28.10% in 1994.
Zimbabwe ranks 185th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Zimbabwe's electricity access is projected to reach 63.30% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Zimbabwe in 2025 was 63.30%. This ranks 185th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_electricity-access,
title = {Zimbabwe Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}