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Electrifying Africa: Five fast facts
Q: How many African live without access to modern electrical supplies?
A: As many as 560 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa lack electricity to heat homes, cook food, run hospitals and support their livelihoods.
Q: What is the electrification rate for the most underserved African countries?
A: In some parts of central Africa and the Sahel region, electrification rates are below 5%, affecting jobs, health and education.
Q: How does Africa compare to other regions in terms of electricity access?
A: In 2024, 18 of the top 20 countries with the highest electricity access deficits were in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Q: Does Africa receive enough sunshine to power its society affordably and sustainably?
A: Africa has a unique abundance of solar energy, boasting an average long-term potential solar output of 4.51 kWh/day, more than anywhere else on Earth.
Q: What impact is the Mission 300 initiative having on electrification in Africa?
A: Since the Mission 300 electrification project launched, some 50 million people have already been connected to the grid, along with almost 135,000 businesses and more than 20,000 public institutions.
Source: Our World In Data