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10 Countries with the lowest electricity access rates in the world in 2026; See full list
South Sudan, Burundi, Chad and the Democratic Republic of Congo rank among the countries with the lowest electricity access rates, with millions of people relying on limited or alternative energy sources.
While many regions now enjoy near-universal electricity coverage, large parts of rural Africa continue to face energy shortages due to limited investment, difficult terrain, political instability and underdeveloped infrastructure.
Nations such as South Sudan, Burundi, Chad and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continue to record some of the lowest electricity access rates in the world, with coverage ranging between about 12% and 22%.
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