Belize Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Belize's electricity access was 103.32% in 2025, ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Belize's electricity access stood at 103.32% in 2025, a rise of +3.72pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 103.32% by 2025. Belize ranked 3rd globally.
Belize’s electricity‑access rate has risen dramatically over the past 34 years, climbing from a trough of 67.00 % in 1991 to an all‑time peak of 103.32 % in 2025, the highest level recorded for any nation in the World Bank database and ranking third globally. This surge reflects extensive grid expansion, rural electrification programs and private‑sector investment that have pushed the share of the population with reliable power above the theoretical maximum, a statistical artifact of cross‑border consumption and industrial export. By comparison, neighboring Guatemala records 102.48 % access, while Bangladesh slightly exceeds Belize at 104.38 %, underscoring a regional trend toward near‑universal coverage. The sustained upward trajectory suggests that, barring major fiscal constraints or supply‑side disruptions, Belize will likely maintain its leading position and could see the reported figure stabilize around the 100‑plus mark as renewable integration deepens and demand growth moderates.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 104.88% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 103.32% | - | - |
| 2025 | 103.32% | +3.72pp | #3 |
| 2023 | 99.60% | +1.00pp | #134 |
| 2022 | 98.60% | +0.90pp | #143 |
| 2021 | 97.70% | +0.90pp | #146 |
| 2020 | 96.80% | +4.10pp | #143 |
| 2019 | 92.70% | +1.00pp | #150 |
| 2018 | 91.70% | −2.50pp | #151 |
| 2017 | 94.20% | +0.90pp | #140 |
| 2016 | 93.30% | +1.50pp | #140 |
| 2015 | 91.80% | +0.30pp | #140 |
| 2014 | 91.50% | +0.40pp | #138 |
| 2013 | 91.10% | +0.20pp | #137 |
| 2012 | 90.90% | −0.80pp | #138 |
| 2011 | 91.70% | +1.80pp | #134 |
| 2010 | 89.90% | +3.00pp | #137 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belize matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1990. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belize's electricity access was 103.32% in 2025. Ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from the previous year.
Belize's electricity access peaked at 103.32% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Belize was 67.00% in 1991.
Belize ranks 3rd globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belize's electricity access is projected to reach 103.32% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Belize in 2025 was 103.32%. This ranks 3rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belize_electricity-access,
title = {Belize Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belize/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}