Guyana Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Guyana's electricity access was 99.86% in 2025, ranked 138th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Guyana's electricity access stood at 99.86% in 2025, a rise of +0.96pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 99.86% by 2025. Guyana ranked 138th globally.
Guyana’s share of the population with access to electricity has risen sharply over the 32‑year series, moving from a low of 70.71 % in 1994 to a record high of 99.86 % in 2025, the latter placing the country 138th globally. The steady climb reflects extensive grid expansion and investment in generation capacity, particularly after the early‑2000s when the share was still below 80 %. By 2025 the coverage virtually matches that of regional peers such as Brazil (99.88 %) and Kyrgyz Republic (99.84 %), underscoring Guyana’s successful integration into the regional electricity market. The all‑time peak coincides with the most recent year in the dataset, indicating that the upward trajectory has not yet plateaued. Continued diversification of energy sources, especially renewable projects linked to offshore gas developments, will be pivotal in sustaining near‑universal access and could push the indicator marginally higher in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 101.39% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 99.86% | - | - |
| 2025 | 99.86% | +0.96pp | #138 |
| 2023 | 98.90% | +5.90pp | #141 |
| 2022 | 93.00% | +0.10pp | #155 |
| 2021 | 92.90% | +0.60pp | #154 |
| 2020 | 92.30% | +0.70pp | #155 |
| 2019 | 91.60% | +0.70pp | #152 |
| 2018 | 90.90% | +0.90pp | #153 |
| 2017 | 90.00% | +1.00pp | #151 |
| 2016 | 89.00% | +1.00pp | #154 |
| 2015 | 88.00% | +1.10pp | #151 |
| 2014 | 86.90% | +0.90pp | #150 |
| 2013 | 86.00% | +0.90pp | #150 |
| 2012 | 85.10% | +0.90pp | #150 |
| 2011 | 84.20% | +0.90pp | #147 |
| 2010 | 83.30% | +5.70pp | #148 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guyana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guyana's electricity access was 99.86% in 2025. Ranked 138th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.
Guyana's electricity access peaked at 99.86% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Guyana was 70.71% in 1994.
Guyana ranks 138th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guyana's electricity access is projected to reach 99.86% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Guyana in 2025 was 99.86%. This ranks 138th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guyana_electricity-access,
title = {Guyana Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}