Chile Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Chile's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025, ranked 54th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Chile'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. Chile ranked 54th globally.
Chile has achieved universal electricity access, with the World Bank reporting a coverage rate of 100.00 % in 2025, placing the country at rank 54 globally and tying it with peer jurisdictions such as the Channel Islands, China, Switzerland and Curaçao, all of which also report full coverage. The indicator rose steadily from a trough of 92.26 % in 1990, marking a 7.74‑percentage‑point increase over 35 years, and reached its all‑time peak of 100.00 % in the same year as the latest reading. The sustained expansion reflects extensive grid extension, targeted rural electrification programs and substantial private investment in generation capacity, particularly from renewable sources. While the current level leaves little room for further quantitative improvement, future progress will depend on maintaining service quality, integrating distributed generation and addressing affordability for low‑income households, factors that could shape the trajectory of Chile’s electricity access performance.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #54 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #24 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #24 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #23 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #23 |
| 2019 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #23 |
| 2018 | 100.00% | +0.30pp | #21 |
| 2017 | 99.70% | −0.30pp | #116 |
| 2016 | 100.00% | +0.30pp | #18 |
| 2015 | 99.70% | −0.30pp | #100 |
| 2014 | 100.00% | +0.40pp | #19 |
| 2013 | 99.60% | −0.40pp | #94 |
| 2012 | 100.00% | +0.40pp | #17 |
| 2011 | 99.60% | +0.10pp | #87 |
| 2010 | 99.50% | −0.10pp | #88 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chile's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025. Ranked 54th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Chile's electricity access peaked at 100.00% in 2012.
The lowest electricity access in Chile was 92.26% in 1990.
Chile ranks 54th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chile's electricity access is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Chile in 2025 was 100.00%. This ranks 54th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chile_electricity-access,
title = {Chile Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}