Bulgaria Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Bulgaria's electricity access was 100.50% in 2025, ranked 11th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Bulgaria's electricity access stood at 100.50% in 2025, a rise of +0.50pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 100.50% by 2025. Bulgaria ranked 11th globally.
Bulgaria has made significant strides in expanding electricity access over the past three and a half decades, with a current rate of 100.50% according to the World Bank. This latest figure represents an all-time high, surpassing the 100.00% mark in 1990, the starting point of the available data. Conversely, the country experienced a low point in 2000, with approximately 88.10% of the population having access to electricity. Bulgaria's progress places it among the top performers globally, narrowly outpacing countries like Indonesia, which shares a similar rate of 100.50%. Mongolia, however, boasts an even higher rate at 100.76%. This upward trend suggests that Bulgaria has effectively addressed its electricity access challenges, but potential future energy security concerns, such as increased reliance on imported energy sources, could potentially impact this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.69% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.50% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.50% | +0.50pp | #11 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #12 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.20pp | #11 |
| 2021 | 99.80% | +0.10pp | #127 |
| 2020 | 99.70% | +0.50pp | #122 |
| 2019 | 99.20% | +0.50pp | #128 |
| 2018 | 98.70% | +0.60pp | #129 |
| 2017 | 98.10% | +0.80pp | #129 |
| 2016 | 97.30% | +0.70pp | #132 |
| 2015 | 96.60% | +0.70pp | #130 |
| 2014 | 95.90% | +0.60pp | #129 |
| 2013 | 95.30% | +0.60pp | #129 |
| 2012 | 94.70% | +0.60pp | #128 |
| 2011 | 94.10% | +0.60pp | #129 |
| 2010 | 93.50% | +0.60pp | #127 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bulgaria 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
Bulgaria's electricity access was 100.50% in 2025. Ranked 11th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Bulgaria's electricity access peaked at 100.50% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Bulgaria was 88.10% in 2000.
Bulgaria ranks 11th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bulgaria's electricity access is projected to reach 100.50% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Bulgaria in 2025 was 100.50%. This ranks 11th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bulgaria_electricity-access,
title = {Bulgaria Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bulgaria/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}