Nigeria’s low electricity generation and consumption are dragging Nigeria’s growth and the per capita incomes of citizens, keeping millions in poverty.
Nigeria’s electricity consumption per capita lags peers such as Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa, and Turkey.
The nation has an annual electricity consumption of just 181.63 kWh per capita, the lowest among the countries compared. In contrast, South Africa consumes 3,779.72 kWh; Brazil, 3,295.31 kWh; and Turkey, 3,726.45 kWh.