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Guinea-Bissau Electricity Access

Guinea-Bissau's electricity access rose to 40.5% in 2023, up from 37.4% in 2022, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 3.1% from the previous year.

Guinea-Bissau's poverty rate rose to 39.9% in 2021, up from 37.1% in 2018.

Yearly Historical Data (2002-2023)

(in %)
Year Electricity Access (%)
2023 40.5%
2022 37.4%
2021 35.8%
2020 33.4%
2019 30.9%
2018 28.4%
2017 26%
2016 22.9%
2015 20.1%
2014 17.2%
2013 16.3%
2012 14.9%
2011 13.5%
2010 6%
2009 4.7%
2008 9.3%
2007 7.9%
2006 14.5%
2005 5.2%
2004 3.9%
2003 2.6%
2002 1.3%
Guinea-Bissau Electricity Access : Definition
Electricity Access measures the percentage of people in Guinea-Bissau who have access to electricity.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Internet Users 32.5% 27.6% 2023