Sierra Leone’s latest reported Access to Electricity (% of population) is 27.49
in 2021, near its historical peak.
Coverage spans 2000–2021 (22 data points)
sourced from the World Bank Development Data Group.
27.49
4.5%
27.49
7.73
Current Value & Context
The most recent observation for Access to Electricity (% of population) in Sierra Leone is
27.49
for 2021. Against a historical range of
7.73 to 27.49,
this reading is near its historical peak.
Summary statistics
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Latest (2021) | 27.49 |
| All-time peak | 27.49 |
| All-time low | 7.73 |
| Long-run median | 14.42 |
| Observations | 22 |
Historical Trajectory
Access to Electricity (% of population) for Sierra Leone has been tracked across 22 annual observations between 2000 and 2021.
The long-run trajectory below visualises the full time series.
2011
2021
Inflection points
- 2004 — local peak at 16.80.
- 2009 — local peak at 14.64.
- 2013 — local trough at 13.50.
- 2019 — local trough at 22.70.
Decade Breakdown
Average values by decade, highlighting periods of growth, decline, or stagnation:
| Decade | Mean | Low | High | Obs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.55 | 7.73 | 16.80 | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.73 | 11.46 | 26.10 | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.90 | 26.31 | 27.49 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Leone's Access to Electricity (% of population) in 2021?
Sierra Leone's Access to Electricity (% of population) for 2021 is 27.49, based on the World Bank WDI release.
What was the historical peak of Access to Electricity (% of population) in Sierra Leone?
The recorded peak is 27.49 across 22 annual observations from the World Bank series.
How reliable is this Sierra Leone data?
Values are the World Bank's consolidated release of country-reported statistics. Missing years reflect gaps in the original source and are omitted rather than interpolated.
Where is this indicator originally sourced?
Directly from the World Bank Development Data Group, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).
Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Data licensed CC BY 4.0.