Germany Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Germany's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025, ranked 60th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Germany'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. Germany ranked 60th globally.
Germany has maintained universal electricity access for the entire 35‑year span covered by World Bank data, recording a constant 100.00 % in 1990 and persisting at that level through the most recent 2025 estimate, which also represents the all‑time peak and trough for the series. This uninterrupted coverage places Germany at rank 60 globally, tied with peer economies such as Czechia, Denmark and Cyprus, all of which report identical 100.00 % access rates. The stability of the indicator reflects the mature, highly interconnected grid and the country’s long‑standing commitment to reliable power supply, a condition that has endured despite fluctuations in renewable generation and policy shifts toward decarbonisation. While the current trajectory suggests continued universal access, future changes in consumption patterns, the integration of distributed energy resources and potential regulatory reforms could influence the shape of the metric, making ongoing monitoring essential to detect any deviation from the historic plateau.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #60 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #32 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #33 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #32 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #29 |
| 2019 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #29 |
| 2018 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #27 |
| 2017 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #24 |
| 2016 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #24 |
| 2015 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #24 |
| 2014 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #25 |
| 2013 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #22 |
| 2012 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #22 |
| 2011 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #19 |
| 2010 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #18 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Germany 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
Germany's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025. Ranked 60th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Germany's electricity access peaked at 100.00% in 1990.
The lowest electricity access in Germany was 100.00% in 1990.
Germany ranks 60th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Germany's electricity access is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Germany in 2025 was 100.00%. This ranks 60th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_germany_electricity-access,
title = {Germany Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/germany/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}