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South Africa Electricity Access

South Africa's electricity access rose to 87.7% in 2023, up from 86.5% in 2022, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 1.2% from the previous year.

Yearly Historical Data (1996-2023)

(in %)
Year Electricity Access (%)
2023 87.7%
2022 86.5%
2021 89.3%
2020 90%
2019 85%
2018 84.7%
2017 84.4%
2016 83.9%
2015 85.3%
2014 85.9%
2013 85.2%
2012 85.2%
2011 83.6%
2010 82.8%
2009 82.6%
2008 81.9%
2007 82%
2006 80.7%
2005 80.8%
2004 80.6%
2003 78.8%
2002 76.7%
2001 70.2%
2000 72.4%
1999 71.33%
1998 64.9%
1997 69.48%
1996 57.6%
South Africa Electricity Access : Definition
Electricity Access measures the percentage of people in South Africa who have access to electricity.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Internet Users 75.7% 75.5% 2023