France Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
France's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025, ranked 66th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
France'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. France ranked 66th globally.
France has recorded universal electricity access for the entire 35‑year span covered by the World Bank data, with the latest 2025 figure standing at 100.00 % and ranking 66th globally. The country’s coverage has remained unchanged since the earliest observation in 1990, and both the all‑time peak and trough are recorded in 2025 at the same 100.00 % level, indicating a sustained plateau rather than fluctuation. This consistency mirrors the performance of peer nations such as Finland and the United Kingdom, which also report 100.00 % access in the same dataset. The absence of variation suggests that France’s electricity infrastructure has long achieved full penetration, leaving little room for conventional expansion. Future shifts in the trajectory will therefore depend on qualitative improvements, such as increasing the share of renewable generation, enhancing grid resilience, or integrating emerging technologies like smart meters, rather than on expanding basic access.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #66 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #40 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #42 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #40 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #37 |
| 2019 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #35 |
| 2018 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #33 |
| 2017 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #31 |
| 2016 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #30 |
| 2015 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #29 |
| 2014 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #30 |
| 2013 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #27 |
| 2012 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #27 |
| 2011 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #24 |
| 2010 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #23 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
France matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
France's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025. Ranked 66th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
France's electricity access peaked at 100.00% in 1990.
The lowest electricity access in France was 100.00% in 1990.
France ranks 66th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
France's electricity access is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of France in 2025 was 100.00%. This ranks 66th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_france_electricity-access,
title = {France Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/france/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}