DR Congo aims for 62% electricity access by 2030
The nation's energy compact targets increased access despite a low current rate and vast hydropower potential.
The Democratic Republic of Congo aims to raise its electricity access rate to 62% by 2030, according to the Congolese Energy Compact. This target comes as the nation currently has an access rate of only 21.5%, despite possessing an estimated 94,000 megawatts of hydropower potential.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that Africa as a whole is projected to represent just 2.8% of global electricity consumption in 2026, consuming 843 terawatt-hours (TWh). This figure highlights a significant disparity, with China alone expected to consume over 12 times the African continent's total.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank are supporting the 'Mission 300' initiative to connect an additional 300 million Africans by 2030. These institutions have already provided electricity access to over 50 million people across 40 African countries as of June 2026.
Why it mattersCitizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo will experience increased access to electricity by 2030.