Finland Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Finland's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025, ranked 65th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Finland'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. Finland ranked 65th globally.
Finland has maintained universal electricity access for the entire 35‑year span of World Bank data, recording a coverage rate of 100.00 % in the most recent year of 2025, which also represents both the all‑time peak and trough of the series. The consistency of this figure mirrors the experience of several peer economies; Estonia, France and Spain each report identical 100.00 % coverage, underscoring the high level of infrastructural development typical of advanced European nations. The absence of any variation since the earliest observation in 1990 suggests that Finland’s power grid has been fully integrated and resilient, with no measurable gaps in household or commercial connections. While the current trajectory leaves little room for further improvement in coverage, future shifts could arise from the transition to renewable generation, grid modernization or policy initiatives aimed at enhancing energy security and reducing carbon intensity. Continued investment in smart‑grid technologies will likely shape the next phase of Finland’s electricity landscape.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #65 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #39 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #41 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #39 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #36 |
| 2019 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #34 |
| 2018 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #32 |
| 2017 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #30 |
| 2016 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #29 |
| 2015 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #28 |
| 2014 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #29 |
| 2013 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #26 |
| 2012 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #26 |
| 2011 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #23 |
| 2010 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #22 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Finland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Finland's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025. Ranked 65th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Finland's electricity access peaked at 100.00% in 1990.
The lowest electricity access in Finland was 100.00% in 1990.
Finland ranks 65th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Finland's electricity access is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Finland in 2025 was 100.00%. This ranks 65th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_finland_electricity-access,
title = {Finland Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/finland/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}