Canada Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Canada's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025, ranked 51st globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Canada'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. Canada ranked 51st globally.
Canada has maintained a consistent level of electricity access over the past three and a half decades, with 100.00% of the population having access to electricity as of 2025, ranking 51 globally. This stability is reflected in the lack of variation in the indicator's values throughout the period, with the 1990 and 2025 values mirroring each other at 100.00%. In comparison, peer countries like Bhutan and Switzerland have also achieved universal electricity access, with Bhutan reaching this milestone in 2003, a significant development for a country previously facing energy challenges. Given Canada's high level of access, the trend is likely to remain stable in the near term, with no significant disruptions anticipated. However, shifts in global energy policies or technological advancements could potentially alter the trajectory of electricity access in Canada, necessitating adjustments to ensure continued reliability and efficiency.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #51 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #21 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #21 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #20 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #20 |
| 2019 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #20 |
| 2018 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #18 |
| 2017 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #16 |
| 2016 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #15 |
| 2015 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #16 |
| 2014 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #16 |
| 2013 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #14 |
| 2012 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #14 |
| 2011 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #12 |
| 2010 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Canada matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Canada's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Canada's electricity access peaked at 100.00% in 1990.
The lowest electricity access in Canada was 100.00% in 1990.
Canada ranks 51st globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Canada's electricity access is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Canada in 2025 was 100.00%. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_canada_electricity-access,
title = {Canada Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/canada/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}