4 FAQs about Electricity madagascar

How much energy does Madagascar have?

Around a quarter of the population of Madagascar has access to electricity, and only 1.5% has access to clean cooking facilities. In 2019, Madagascar's energy mix was dominated by biofuels and wastes (85%), with oil products (11%), coal and hydro accounting for the rest of the total energy supply.

Why does Madagascar need electricity?

For Communities: For Growth: For Sustainability: Flagship Initiatives: Strategic Priorities: Implementation Partners: POWERING PROGRESS Madagascar needs reliable electricity for growth and development. The country faces significant challenges in power access, with only 36% of the population having access to electricity.

How many people in Madagascar have access to electricity?

In 2020, less than 5% of the population had access to clean cooking and 27% had access to electricity. The Government of Madagascar has set a target of reaching 70% electricity access rate by 2030. Less than one quarter of the population of Madagascar has access to electricity, and only 1.5% has access to clean cooking facilities.

What is Madagascar's energy mix?

In 2019, Madagascar's energy mix was dominated by biofuels and wastes (85%), with oil products (11%), coal and hydro accounting for the rest of the total energy supply. In 2020, less than 5% of the population had access to clean cooking and 27% had access to electricity.

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