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Share of population with electricity access in Africa as of 2020, by region
Share of population with electricity access in Africa 2020, by region
In 2020, North Africa was the African region with the highest electricity access, with ** percent of the population having access to electricity. On the other hand, Central Africa registered the least electrified share at ** percent, followed by West Africa at ** percent.
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PwC. (November 1, 2021). Share of population with electricity access in Africa as of 2020, by region [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 04, 2026, from /statistics/1278291/share-of-population-with-electricity-access-in-africa-by-region/
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