Bangladesh Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Bangladesh's electricity access was 104.38% in 2025, ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's electricity access stood at 104.38% in 2025, a rise of +4.88pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 104.38% by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 2nd globally.
Bangladesh’s electricity‑access rate has risen dramatically from 14.29 % in 1991 to an all‑time peak of 104.38 % in 2025, the highest figure recorded in the 34‑year series and the second‑largest share globally. The trough of 9.91 % in 1992 underscores how quickly the country moved from near‑universal lack of service to exceeding full coverage, a transition driven by aggressive grid expansion, rural electrification programmes and private‑sector participation. By contrast, peer Timor‑Leste reached 106.26 % in the same year, while Belize posted 103.32 %, indicating that Bangladesh now competes with the world’s most electrified economies despite its lower per‑capita income. The sustained upward trajectory suggests that continued investment in renewable generation and grid resilience will be crucial to maintain growth, as any slowdown in financing or policy support could temper future gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 106.16% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 104.38% | - | - |
| 2025 | 104.38% | +4.88pp | #2 |
| 2023 | 99.50% | +0.10pp | #137 |
| 2022 | 99.40% | +0.40pp | #139 |
| 2021 | 99.00% | +2.80pp | #138 |
| 2020 | 96.20% | +4.00pp | #147 |
| 2019 | 92.20% | +5.30pp | #151 |
| 2018 | 86.90% | −1.10pp | #157 |
| 2017 | 88.00% | +12.10pp | #155 |
| 2016 | 75.90% | +1.90pp | #163 |
| 2015 | 74.00% | +11.60pp | #160 |
| 2014 | 62.40% | +0.90pp | #168 |
| 2013 | 61.50% | −4.00pp | #167 |
| 2012 | 65.50% | +5.90pp | #164 |
| 2011 | 59.60% | +4.30pp | #166 |
| 2010 | 55.30% | −1.80pp | #169 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's electricity access was 104.38% in 2025. Ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from the previous year.
Bangladesh's electricity access peaked at 104.38% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Bangladesh was 9.91% in 1992.
Bangladesh ranks 2nd globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bangladesh's electricity access is projected to reach 104.38% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Bangladesh in 2025 was 104.38%. This ranks 2nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_electricity-access,
title = {Bangladesh Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}