South Sudan Electricity Access 2007-2023

Access to electricity is the percentage of population with access to electricity. Electrification data are collected from industry, national surveys and international sources.
  • South Sudan electricity access for 2021 was 7.75%, a 0.49% increase from 2020.
  • South Sudan electricity access for 2020 was 7.26%, a 0.49% increase from 2019.
  • South Sudan electricity access for 2019 was 6.77%, a 0.49% increase from 2018.
  • South Sudan electricity access for 2018 was 6.29%, a 2.09% increase from 2017.
Data Source: World Bank

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Burkina Faso 18.95%
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South Sudan 7.75%
South Sudan Electricity Access - Historical Data
Year % of Population Annual Change
2021 7.75% 0.49%
2020 7.26% 0.49%
2019 6.77% 0.49%
2018 6.29% 2.09%
2017 4.20% -1.10%
2016 5.30% 0.50%
2015 4.81% 0.50%
2014 4.31% 0.50%
2013 3.81% 0.51%
2012 3.30% 0.51%
2011 2.78% 1.28%
2010 1.50% -1.50%
2009 3.00% 1.72%
2008 1.28% 0.48%
2007 0.80% 0.48%