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Benin Electricity Access

Benin's electricity access rose to 57% in 2023, up from 56.5% in 2022, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 0.5% from the previous year.

Benin's poverty rate fell to 27.2% in 2021, down from 37.2% in 2018.

Yearly Historical Data (1996-2023)

(in %)
Year Electricity Access (%)
2023 57%
2022 56.5%
2021 42%
2020 41%
2019 40%
2018 39%
2017 34.5%
2016 37%
2015 29.6%
2014 34.1%
2013 34.7%
2012 38.4%
2011 36.9%
2010 34.2%
2009 30%
2008 29%
2007 28%
2006 27.9%
2005 26.1%
2004 25.2%
2003 24.3%
2002 23.4%
2001 21.9%
2000 21.5%
1999 20.56%
1998 19.58%
1997 18.59%
1996 14.5%
Benin Electricity Access : Definition
Electricity Access measures the percentage of people in Benin who have access to electricity.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Internet Users 32.2% 30% 2023