Author: Truth Media

64% of Sierra Leoneans Lack Access to Electricity

Freetown, 18th August 2025 – More than 6 out of every 10 Sierra Leoneans- 64% of the population, still live without access to electricity, a stark indicator of the country’s chronic energy deficit that continues to undermine growth, productivity, and poverty reduction. This alarming statistic is detailed in the World Bank’s June 2025 Country Economic Memorandum (CEM), which paints a sobering picture of a power sector under pressure.

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