Cuba Electricity Access

Cuba reported an electricity access rate of 100.14% in 2025, ranking 20th globally and matching the Russian Federation's identical rate, while narrowly trailing peer countries such as Viet Nam and Costa Rica at 100.20%. This figure marks Cuba's all-time peak, reflecting a steady improvement from a low of 95.50% recorded in 2002, despite fluctuations during the early 2000s. Over the 25-year coverage period from 2000 to 2025, access expanded from 97.00%, demonstrating sustained progress toward universal coverage. The slight dip in access levels early in the period may reflect economic constraints following the end of Soviet support, though subsequent recovery and long-term investment in energy infrastructure appear to have stabilized supply. Cuba’s achievement of near-universal access aligns with its regional peers and underscores the prioritization of basic services despite broader economic challenges. The rate slightly exceeding 100% may indicate statistical adjustments or inclusion of non-residential connections in the metric. Maintaining this level will depend on infrastructure modernization and resilience to energy shortages, particularly amid aging power systems and external economic pressures. Future trends may shift if investment in renewable energy and grid reliability accelerates.