Costa Rica Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Costa Rica's electricity access was 100.20% in 2025, ranked 18th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Costa Rica's electricity access stood at 100.20% in 2025, a rise of +0.20pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 100.20% by 2025. Costa Rica ranked 18th globally.
Costa Rica’s electricity‑access rate has risen steadily over the past 25 years, moving from 96.90 % in 2000 to a recorded 100.20 % in 2025, which also represents the all‑time peak for the series. This improvement places the country at rank 18 globally, marginally below peers such as Tuvalu (100.24 %) and Viet Nam (100.20 %). The upward trajectory reflects sustained investment in generation capacity, grid expansion, and renewable‑energy integration, allowing the nation to extend reliable service to virtually every household. Although the increase from the early‑2000s trough to the 2025 peak appears modest in percentage points, it signifies the closure of the final gaps in rural electrification and the achievement of near‑universal coverage. Continued policy focus on grid resilience and the integration of distributed solar could preserve this high level of access, while any slowdown in infrastructure funding or regulatory reforms might impede further gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.27% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.20% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.20% | +0.20pp | #18 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #26 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #27 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.10pp | #26 |
| 2020 | 99.90% | +0.20pp | #113 |
| 2019 | 99.70% | +0.00pp | #119 |
| 2018 | 99.70% | +0.10pp | #116 |
| 2017 | 99.60% | +0.10pp | #117 |
| 2016 | 99.50% | +0.10pp | #112 |
| 2015 | 99.40% | +0.00pp | #107 |
| 2014 | 99.40% | −0.20pp | #108 |
| 2013 | 99.60% | +0.10pp | #95 |
| 2012 | 99.50% | +0.30pp | #95 |
| 2011 | 99.20% | +0.20pp | #98 |
| 2010 | 99.00% | −0.40pp | #102 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Costa Rica matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1995. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Costa Rica's electricity access was 100.20% in 2025. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Costa Rica's electricity access peaked at 100.20% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Costa Rica was 96.90% in 2000.
Costa Rica ranks 18th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Costa Rica's electricity access is projected to reach 100.20% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Costa Rica in 2025 was 100.20%. This ranks 18th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_costa-rica_electricity-access,
title = {Costa Rica Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/costa-rica/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}