African Countries With Highest Electricity Connection

Africa still has a low electrification rate of 45%, according to the International Energy Agency, whereas Asian nations have a higher rate of 94%

Cape Verde has the highest household electricity prices in Africa, followed by Rwanda, Mali, Burkina Faso and Gabon

Mauritius and North African countries have the highest electricity connection rates in Africa, with 100% power supply.

Which African nations boast the highest electricity access rates?

At the top of the list is Mauritius, where 100% of its population has access to electricity. Business Day highlighted Mauritius as one of Africa’s top achievers in this regard.

The country has made substantial investments in renewable energy, such as wind and solar power, aiming to decrease reliance on fossil fuels and ensure a more sustainable energy provision for its citizens.

2. Egypt – 100%

In Egypt, all urban and rural citizens have access to electricity on a national level. Most of Egypt’s electricity is produced by thermal and hydroelectric plants, making the country a pioneer in the renewable energy sector. The country plans to export power to Europe, the Middle East, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

3. Morocco – 100%

Having 100% of its rural and urban population connected to the electrical grid, Morocco is among the most electrified countries in Africa. The North African country is progressing towards increasing the share of renewable energy sources in the energy mix to 52% by 2030, mainly from solar and wind power.

4. Tunisia – 100%

Tunisia meets all domestic power consumption needs with 100% national electricity availability for rural and urban areas. Most of the country’s electricity is obtained from natural gas, although long-term investments in renewable energy are planned, with a target share of 30% by 2023.

5. Algeria -99.8%

Algeria is one of the most electrified countries in Africa, with a nationwide power availability rating of 99.8%, 99.6% in rural areas, and 99.9% in urban areas. Natural gas accounts for 96% of the country’s installed capacity. Hydropower, wind, solar, and oil provide the remaining 4%.

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6. Gabon – 91.6%

Over 91% of Gabon’s population has access to power. However, the rate in rural areas is 27.8%, while 98.6% of urban people have electricity access. Under the Gabon Emergent Policy, the Central African country plans to use a sustainable energy mix of biomass, natural gas, and hydropower to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and improve rural residents’ access to electricity.

7. Ghana -85.9%

Ghana’s main energy sources are hydropower, gas, and thermal energy. Currently, 85.9% of the country’s population has access to electricity, with 94% of access occurring in urban areas and 74% in rural areas.

8. South Africa -84.4%

Coal provides the majority of the energy used in South Africa. Over 84% of the population has access to power, with 75.3% reported in rural regions and 88.8% in urban areas. South Africa has been facing frequent power blackouts. To reduce its reliance on coal and improve access, the country is expanding research and development in renewable energy sources and trying to diversify its energy sources.

9. Botswana – 72%

With 90.7% of urban areas and 26.4% of rural areas having access to electricity, the country’s overall power access rate is 72%. The country is utilising its abundant wind and solar energy resources to accomplish its ambitious 2030 objective of having power available to all citizens.

10. Kenya – 71.4%

Kenya boasts the highest national electricity access rate in East Africa. Kenya’s energy mix includes geothermal, wind, solar, hydropower, and biomass.

At least 94% of urban residents have access to electricity, while rural connections are at 62.7%

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