Ireland Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Ireland's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025, ranked 78th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Ireland'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. Ireland ranked 78th globally.
Ireland has maintained universal electricity access for the entire 35‑year span of World Bank reporting, with the latest 2025 figure confirming a coverage rate of 100.00 % and placing the country at rank 78 globally. The indicator shows no variation between the earliest observation in 1990 and the all‑time peak and trough, both recorded in 2025 at 100.00 %, indicating that the Irish electricity network achieved full penetration before the start of the series and has sustained it without regression. This performance mirrors that of peer jurisdictions such as the Isle of Man, which also reports 100.00 % access, and aligns with several other nations that have reached complete coverage. The stability of the metric suggests that future changes will likely stem from shifts in energy sourcing, grid modernization, or policy measures aimed at resilience rather than from expanding basic access. Continued investment in renewable integration and smart‑grid technologies will shape the trajectory of Ireland’s electricity system in the coming decades.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #78 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #53 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #55 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #52 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #49 |
| 2019 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #47 |
| 2018 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #44 |
| 2017 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #43 |
| 2016 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #42 |
| 2015 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #41 |
| 2014 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #41 |
| 2013 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #38 |
| 2012 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #38 |
| 2011 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #35 |
| 2010 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #35 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ireland 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
Ireland's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025. Ranked 78th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Ireland's electricity access peaked at 100.00% in 1990.
The lowest electricity access in Ireland was 100.00% in 1990.
Ireland ranks 78th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ireland's electricity access is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Ireland in 2025 was 100.00%. This ranks 78th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ireland_electricity-access,
title = {Ireland Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}