Electricity / African Ranking 2025: Ethiopia the Cheapest, Cape Verde at the Top

In 2025, Cape Verde has the highest electricity tariff in Africa at $0.328 per kilowatt-hour, while Ethiopia ranks last with a cost of only $0.006. Other countries like Sierra Leone, Kenya, and Mali also have high tariffs, often due to dependence on fossil fuels. In contrast, countries like Tunisia and Algeria benefit from abundant hydroelectric resources, allowing for competitive prices.