Mauritius Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Mauritius's electricity access was 100.02% in 2025, ranked 31st globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Mauritius's electricity access stood at 100.02% in 2025, a rise of +0.02pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 100.02% by 2025. Mauritius ranked 31st globally.
Mauritius has achieved virtually universal electricity access, reaching a recorded 100.02 % in 2025, which places the island nation at rank 31 globally and marginally above the European Union’s 100.01 % and Paraguay’s 100.04 % (World Bank). The coverage trajectory spans 35 years, rising from 99.04 % in 1990 to an all‑time peak of 100.02 % in 2025, after a modest dip to a trough of 99.00 % in 2009. The steady upward movement reflects sustained investment in generation capacity, grid modernization and renewable integration, allowing the country to surpass the 100 % threshold that can occur when net exports of electricity exceed domestic consumption. Compared with peers such as Uruguay (100.06 %) and Albania (100.00 %), Mauritius demonstrates comparable performance, suggesting that its policy framework remains effective. Continued expansion of solar and offshore wind projects, coupled with demand‑side management, will be crucial to maintaining this near‑perfect access rate and preventing any future stagnation.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.07% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.02% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.02% | +0.02pp | #31 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #85 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.40pp | #89 |
| 2021 | 99.60% | +0.10pp | #134 |
| 2020 | 99.50% | −0.50pp | #130 |
| 2019 | 100.00% | +0.20pp | #73 |
| 2018 | 99.80% | +0.20pp | #109 |
| 2017 | 99.60% | −0.10pp | #118 |
| 2016 | 99.70% | +0.10pp | #107 |
| 2015 | 99.60% | +0.10pp | #103 |
| 2014 | 99.50% | +0.10pp | #105 |
| 2013 | 99.40% | +0.00pp | #103 |
| 2012 | 99.40% | −0.20pp | #101 |
| 2011 | 99.60% | +0.20pp | #89 |
| 2010 | 99.40% | +0.40pp | #95 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritius matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritius's electricity access was 100.02% in 2025. Ranked 31st globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Mauritius's electricity access peaked at 100.02% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Mauritius was 99.00% in 2000.
Mauritius ranks 31st globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritius's electricity access is projected to reach 100.02% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Mauritius in 2025 was 100.02%. This ranks 31st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritius_electricity-access,
title = {Mauritius Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritius/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}