Cost of Electricity by Country 2026
Data and analysis on the cost of electricity in each country, including countries where the cost of electricity is highest and countries with the highest electricity costs.
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The cost of electricity in Somalia is high. According to Al Jazeera, a kilowatt of electricity in Mogadishu can cost up to $1 per hour, which is five times more expensive than in Kenya, and 10 times more expensive than in the U.S.
Electricity is a luxury in Somalia because most of the country's working population is jobless. According to the U.N., more than half of the country's population (those between the ages of 15 and 64) is unemployed, with a youth unemployment rate of 67 percent. Additionally, 40 percent of Somalia's population lives below the poverty line.
For example, Benadir Energy Company (BECO)—Somalia's largest electric utility and the only provider in Mogadishu—developed a 10MW solar farm outside Mogadishu and connected to its power generation and transmission.
However, because a country's ability to generate electricity is heavily influenced by factors that include the country's geographical location, geological makeup, level of development and technological advancement, and whether it is high-, middle-, or low-income, the price of electricity can vary widely from one country to the next.
Data and analysis on the cost of electricity in each country, including countries where the cost of electricity is highest and countries with the highest electricity costs.
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These retail prices were collected in June 2025 and include the cost of power, distribution and transmission, and all taxes and fees. Compare Somalia with 150 other countries. Historical quarterly
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Average price in Mogadishu: 200,000 S. Find out the current prices for a whole list of other products in Mogadishu (Somalia).
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The price of Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas) for 2 people in 85m2 flat in Mogadishu is AU$547 (200,000 S)
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According to an article by Al Jazeera, a kilowatt of electricity in Mogadishu, the Somali capital, can cost up to $1 per hour, which is five times more expensive than in Kenya, and 10 times
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A recently passed electricity bill (2023) has not yet been implemented. The primary electricity producers are Benadir Energy Company (BECO) mainly in Mogadishu and southern parts
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