Nigeria—Access to Electricity (%)
Category: Energy & EnvironmentSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #183 of 215Updated August 2026
Latest Value
61.2%
2023
YoY Change
+1.2%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#183
of 215 countries
Maximum
61.2%
2023
Minimum
43.2%
2000
CAGR
+1.5%
24 years
Last
61.2%
Previous
60.5%
Highest
61.2%
Lowest
43.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Nigeria's access to electricity (%) was 61.2% in 2023, ranking #183 out of 215 countries. This represents a +1.2% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 61.2% (2023) and the lowest was 43.2% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Nigeria's access to electricity increased to 61.2% in 2023, ranking 184th globally, up from 60.5% in 2022.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61.2% | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 60.5% | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 59.5% | +7.4% |
| 2020 | 55.4% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 55.4% | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 56.5% | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 54.4% | -8.3% |
| 2016 | 59.3% | +13.0% |
| 2015 | 52.5% | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 54.2% | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 55.6% | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 53.0% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 55.9% | +16.5% |
| 2010 | 48.0% | -4.0% |
| 2009 | 50.0% | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 50.3% | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 50.1% | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 47.6% | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 46.8% | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 46.1% | -11.7% |
| 2003 | 52.2% | +17.0% |
| 2002 | 44.6% | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 43.9% | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 43.2% |
Top Countries — Access to Electricity (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 2 | Moldova | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 3 | Mauritius | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 4 | Andorra | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 5 | West Bank and Gaza | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 6 | Antigua and Barbuda | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 7 | Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 8 | Armenia | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 9 | Aruba | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 10 | Australia | 100.0% | 2024 |