# Mozambique electricity access expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mozambique-electricity-access-expansion
> Updated: 2026-08-31T07:30:54.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Mozambique has seen a significant increase in electricity access, rising from 9.8 million people in 2019 to approximately 22.7 million people, or 66.9% of the population, as of late August 2026. All 11 provincial capitals and 154 district headquarters are currently electrified.

To support the national goal of universal energy access by 2030, Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) has launched the ‘Energia para Todos’ (Energy for All) program. This initiative utilizes national grid expansion, mini-grids, and solar systems to reach rural and peri-urban areas, with a specific target of establishing 420,000 new connections by the end of 2026.

To address infrastructure vulnerabilities, EDM Chairman Joaquim Henrique Ou-chim announced the creation of a rapid response unit designed to mitigate damage caused by natural disasters during the rainy season.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Electricidade de Moçambique targets 420,000 new connections by 2026

Electricidade de Moçambique plans to add 420,000 new electrical connections by 2026, aiming to benefit two million people as part of a national goal for universal energy access by 2030.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/electricidade-de-moambique-targets-420000-new-connections-by-2026

### 2026-08-28: Mozambique electricity access reaches 66.9% of population

Electricity access in Mozambique has risen to 66.9% of the population, with 22.7 million people now connected, as the country works toward its goal of universal access by 2030.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mozambique-electricity-access-reaches-669-of-population

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