Brazil Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Brazil's electricity access was 99.88% in 2025, ranked 137th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Brazil's electricity access stood at 99.88% in 2025, a rise of +0.08pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 99.88% by 2025. Brazil ranked 137th globally.
Brazil's electricity access has demonstrated significant improvement over the past three and a half decades, with the most recent data indicating a near-universal coverage of 99.88%, ranking 137th globally as of 2025. This progress has been particularly notable since the country's all-time peak of 100% in 2022, marking a milestone in its energy infrastructure development. The stark contrast to its all-time trough of 87.48% in 1990 showcases Brazil's remarkable strides in expanding electricity access to its population. Among peer countries, Brazil closely trails Aruba, which boasts an even higher rate of 99.94%. The sustained upward trend in electricity access is a testament to Brazil's efforts in modernizing its energy sector and ensuring widespread availability of this essential resource. As the country continues to urbanize and its industrial base expands, it is likely that electricity access will remain a priority, with any disruptions to the trajectory potentially stemming from economic downturns or changes in government policies.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 99.91% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 99.88% | - | - |
| 2025 | 99.88% | +0.08pp | #137 |
| 2023 | 99.80% | −0.20pp | #130 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.50pp | #17 |
| 2021 | 99.50% | −0.20pp | #136 |
| 2020 | 99.70% | −0.10pp | #123 |
| 2019 | 99.80% | +0.10pp | #114 |
| 2018 | 99.70% | −0.10pp | #115 |
| 2017 | 99.80% | +0.10pp | #111 |
| 2016 | 99.70% | +0.00pp | #104 |
| 2015 | 99.70% | +0.00pp | #99 |
| 2014 | 99.70% | +0.10pp | #100 |
| 2013 | 99.60% | +0.10pp | #93 |
| 2012 | 99.50% | +0.20pp | #94 |
| 2011 | 99.30% | +0.70pp | #96 |
| 2010 | 98.60% | −0.30pp | #110 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil's electricity access was 99.88% in 2025. Ranked 137th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Brazil's electricity access peaked at 100.00% in 2022.
The lowest electricity access in Brazil was 87.48% in 1990.
Brazil ranks 137th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brazil's electricity access is projected to reach 99.88% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Brazil in 2025 was 99.88%. This ranks 137th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_electricity-access,
title = {Brazil Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}