Dominican Republic Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Dominican Republic's electricity access was 98.68% in 2025, ranked 147th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Dominican Republic's electricity access stood at 98.68% in 2025, a decline of +0.92pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 98.68% by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 147th globally.
Dominican Republic’s electricity‑access rate rose from 78.20% in 1991 to a near‑universal 100.00% in 2020, before settling at 98.68% in 2025, ranking 147th globally. The 34‑year expansion reflects sustained investment in generation capacity, grid extension, and regulatory reforms that reduced connection costs and improved service reliability. By 2025 the country’s coverage is virtually identical to that of Trinidad and Tobago (98.70%) and only marginally above Jamaica (98.42%), underscoring its position among the Caribbean’s most electrified economies. The slight dip from the 2020 peak corresponds with modest setbacks in rural outreach and temporary generation shortfalls, yet the long‑term trajectory remains upward. Continued diversification of renewable sources, coupled with targeted subsidies for off‑grid households, is likely to push the access rate back toward full coverage and preserve Dominican Republic’s competitive standing in the region.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 98.61% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 98.68% | - | - |
| 2025 | 98.68% | −0.92pp | #147 |
| 2023 | 99.60% | +1.50pp | #135 |
| 2022 | 98.10% | +0.00pp | #145 |
| 2021 | 98.10% | −1.90pp | #142 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +1.00pp | #32 |
| 2019 | 99.00% | +0.10pp | #131 |
| 2018 | 98.90% | −1.10pp | #128 |
| 2017 | 100.00% | +1.10pp | #26 |
| 2016 | 98.90% | +0.30pp | #121 |
| 2015 | 98.60% | +0.10pp | #121 |
| 2014 | 98.50% | +0.10pp | #118 |
| 2013 | 98.40% | +0.50pp | #117 |
| 2012 | 97.90% | +0.00pp | #114 |
| 2011 | 97.90% | −0.20pp | #116 |
| 2010 | 98.10% | +0.20pp | #113 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominican Republic's electricity access was 98.68% in 2025. Ranked 147th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from the previous year.
Dominican Republic's electricity access peaked at 100.00% in 2017.
The lowest electricity access in Dominican Republic was 78.20% in 1991.
Dominican Republic ranks 147th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominican Republic's electricity access is projected to reach 98.68% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 98.68%. This ranks 147th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_electricity-access,
title = {Dominican Republic Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}