Why is energy access important in Ethiopia?

Expanding access to energy across all regions of Ethiopia has also significantly improved the delivery and quality of essential services provided to the population.

Does Ethiopia have universal energy access?

As part of the country’s commitment to universal energy access, Ethiopia has made significant progress in recent years. By 2022, 55% of the population had electricity, a major improvement from just 20% in 2015. However, there is still a gap—while urban areas have a 94% electrification rate, many rural areas continue to struggle.

How is electricity transforming rural communities in Ethiopia?

Meskerem’s story is just one example of how electricity is transforming rural communities in Ethiopia. Along with the off-grid connections, the project has also supported close to 1.6 million new on-grid connections, bringing electricity to more than 8 million people.

How many Ethiopians are without electricity?

Ethiopia has made significant progress in energy access in recent years; however, despite a 94% electrification rate in urban areas, around 60 million Ethiopians remain without electricity access.