South Africa—Access to Electricity (%)
Category: Energy & EnvironmentSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #161 of 215Updated August 2026
Latest Value
87.7%
2023
YoY Change
+1.4%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#161
of 215 countries
Maximum
90.0%
2020
Minimum
70.2%
2001
CAGR
+0.8%
24 years
Last
87.7%
Previous
86.5%
Highest
90.0%
Lowest
70.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
South Africa's access to electricity (%) was 87.7% in 2023, ranking #161 out of 215 countries. This represents a +1.4% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 90.0% (2020) and the lowest was 70.2% (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 87.7% | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 86.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | 89.3% | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 90.0% | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 85.0% | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 84.7% | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 84.4% | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 83.9% | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 85.3% | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 85.9% | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 85.2% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 85.2% | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 83.6% | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 82.8% | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 82.6% | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 81.9% | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 82.0% | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 80.7% | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 80.8% | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 80.6% | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 78.8% | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 76.7% | +9.3% |
| 2001 | 70.2% | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 72.4% |
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 |