Countries with the Lowest Access to Electricity (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
Hundreds of millions of people still lack reliable electricity. These 25 countries have the lowest electricity access rates in 2023.
South Sudan leads with access to electricity (%) of 5.4%.
Burundi ranks #2 at 11.6%.
Chad ranks #3 at 12.0%.
Malawi ranks #4 at 15.6%.
Central African Republic ranks #5 at 17.6%.
Bottom 25 Countries by Access to Electricity (%)
| # | Country | Access to Electricity (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  South Sudan | 5.4% | 2023 |
| 2 |  Burundi | 11.6% | 2023 |
| 3 |  Chad | 12.0% | 2023 |
| 4 |  Malawi | 15.6% | 2023 |
| 5 |  Central African Republic | 17.6% | 2023 |
| 6 |  Niger | 20.1% | 2023 |
| 7 |  Papua New Guinea | 20.5% | 2023 |
| 8 |  Burkina Faso | 21.7% | 2023 |
| 9 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 22.1% | 2023 |
| 10 |  Liberia | 32.5% | 2023 |
| 11 |  Sierra Leone | 35.5% | 2023 |
| 12 |  Mozambique | 36.0% | 2023 |
| 13 |  Madagascar | 39.4% | 2023 |
| 14 |  Guinea-Bissau | 40.5% | 2023 |
| 15 |  Tanzania | 48.3% | 2023 |
| 16 |  Mauritania | 50.3% | 2023 |
| 17 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 50.3% | 2023 |
| 18 |  Angola | 51.1% | 2023 |
| 19 |  Zambia | 51.1% | 2023 |
| 20 |  Guinea | 51.1% | 2023 |
| 21 |  Haiti | 51.3% | 2023 |
| 22 |  Congo, Rep. | 51.3% | 2023 |
| 23 |  Uganda | 51.5% | 2023 |
| 24 |  Eritrea | 54.4% | 2023 |
| 25 |  Mali | 54.5% | 2023 |
Data from 215 countries is available. View full rankings →
FAQ
What is the lowest access to electricity (%) in 2023?
South Sudan has the lowest access to electricity (%) at 5.4% in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the bottom 25 countries out of 215 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.