Azerbaijan Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Azerbaijan's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025, ranked 41st globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1999–2025.
Overview
Azerbaijan's electricity access stood at 100.00% in 2025, a rise of +0.00pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025. Azerbaijan ranked 41st globally.
Azerbaijan’s electricity‑access rate has risen from 97.00 % in 1999 to a full 100.00 % in 2025, marking both an all‑time peak and the latest figure reported by the World Bank. This 26‑year progression places the country at rank 41 globally, alongside peers such as Austria, Belgium and Australia, each also recording universal access. The modest increase from the late‑1990s reflects sustained investment in grid expansion and rural electrification, supported by the nation’s hydro‑carbon revenues and policy focus on energy infrastructure. While the jump from 97.00 % to 100.00 % suggests the removal of the final gaps in service, future improvements will depend on maintaining system reliability, integrating renewable sources and addressing potential demand‑side challenges as consumption grows. Continued modernization of the power sector will be essential to preserve the 100 % coverage trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #41 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #10 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #9 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #10 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #10 |
| 2019 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #10 |
| 2018 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #9 |
| 2017 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #8 |
| 2016 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #7 |
| 2015 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #9 |
| 2014 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #9 |
| 2013 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #7 |
| 2012 | 100.00% | +0.10pp | #7 |
| 2011 | 99.90% | +0.00pp | #72 |
| 2010 | 99.90% | +0.00pp | #75 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Azerbaijan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Azerbaijan's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025. Ranked 41st globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Azerbaijan's electricity access peaked at 100.00% in 2002.
The lowest electricity access in Azerbaijan was 97.00% in 1999.
Azerbaijan ranks 41st globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Azerbaijan's electricity access is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Azerbaijan in 2025 was 100.00%. This ranks 41st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_azerbaijan_electricity-access,
title = {Azerbaijan Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/azerbaijan/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}