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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.

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.

How does the private sector provide energy and digital services in Madagascar?

With the exception of the national electricity company JIRAMA, energy and digital services in Madagascar are provided by the private sector. Low population densities and high poverty levels in most of the underserved areas make it impossible for the private sector to deliver these services on a purely commercial basis.

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.

What is the Madagascar integrated energy access planning tool?

The Madagascar Integrated Energy Access Planning Tool is an online, publicly available, interactive, and user-friendly data visualization platform that equips Madagascar’s policy makers and energy practitioners with data and insights to make informed decisions on strategies and operations to advance energy access in the country.

Is nuclear power a good source of electricity in Madagascar?

This can be an important source in lower-income settings. Madagascar: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power? Nuclear power – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon source of electricity. For a number of countries, it makes up a large share of electricity production.