According to the United Nations (UN) Energy Progress Report 2023, Mozambique, a gas powerhouse, is among the 20 countries experiencing the most significant energy access deficit globally, with around 22 million of its 30 million inhabitants living without electricity.
The report states, “22 million people in Mozambique are without electricity,” emphasizing that “this lack of electricity access is likely to continue unless there is an investment in renewable energy sources.”
However, given the country’s abundant gas reserves, the report does not mention that the problem is more likely to be rampant corruption than a lack of energy sources.
Along with Mozambique, Angola, an oil giant, is also featured in the list of countries with major energy deficits, with approximately 18 million residents without access to electricity, according to the UN’s findings.
The UN report recommends harnessing renewable energy as a solution to the energy crisis and emphasizes that Brazil is among the nations with the highest use of renewable sources at 46%.
The 2023 Energy Progress Report reveals that about 675 million people worldwide live without electricity access.
It also warns that the increasing debt burden of countries and the surge in energy prices further exacerbate the prospects for achieving universal electricity access.
The UN emphasizes that this situation hinders the accomplishment of the seventh Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) — a set of 17 objectives championed by the organization to improve global living conditions.
This particular goal targets ensuring access to electricity for all by 2030.
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