Top Five African Countries With Cheapest Electricity Prices in Q1 2026
Top Five African Countries With Cheapest Electricity Prices in Q1 2026
Affordable electricity is crucial for economic prosperity, driving both industrial growth and household well-being.
Some African nations offer notably affordable power rates for both businesses and citizens.
Here are five African countries with the lowest electricity costs, according to Global Petrol Prices data
1⃣ Ethiopia ($0.006/kWh — residential; $0.014/kWh — commercial): Low prices stem from vast hydropower resources and significant infrastructure investments.2⃣ Egypt ($0.021/kWh — residential; $0.039/kWh — commercial): Affordable supplies are sustained by heavy investments in generation and distribution facilities.
3⃣ Zambia ($0.024/kWh — residential; $0.048/kWh — commercial): Tariffs remain low due to the country's reliance on cheap hydropower.
4⃣ Angola ($0.030/kWh — residential; $0.025/kWh — commercial): Commercial rates are kept lower to support industrial production and economic diversification.
5⃣ Nigeria ($0.037/kWh — residential; $0.048/kWh — commercial): Current pricing reflects ongoing sector reforms aimed at cost recovery.
: Ethiopia's GERD
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