Myanmar Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Myanmar's electricity access was 80.40% in 2025, ranked 170th globally. This represents a 4.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Myanmar's electricity access stood at 80.40% in 2025, a rise of +3.60pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 80.40% by 2025. Myanmar ranked 170th globally.
Myanmar’s share of the population with access to electricity rose from 41.90 % in 2000 to 80.40 % in 2025, marking the all‑time peak and placing the country at 170th in the global ranking. This 38.50‑percentage‑point increase over 25 years reflects sustained expansion of the national grid and targeted rural electrification programs, yet the level remains modest compared with peers such as Kenya (80.98 %) and Botswana (79.86 %). The early‑2000s trough coincided with limited generation capacity and chronic under‑investment, while the recent peak aligns with the rollout of renewable mini‑grids and international financing that have accelerated connections in underserved regions. Despite the progress, the gap to universal coverage suggests further infrastructure upgrades and policy reforms are required. Continued investment in decentralized renewable solutions and grid modernization is likely to sustain the upward trajectory and could push Myanmar’s electricity access above the 85 % threshold within the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 82.42% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 80.40% | - | - |
| 2025 | 80.40% | +3.60pp | #170 |
| 2023 | 76.80% | +3.20pp | #170 |
| 2022 | 73.60% | +1.10pp | #172 |
| 2021 | 72.50% | +2.10pp | #172 |
| 2020 | 70.40% | +2.10pp | #172 |
| 2019 | 68.30% | +2.20pp | #175 |
| 2018 | 66.10% | −3.70pp | #172 |
| 2017 | 69.80% | +14.20pp | #170 |
| 2016 | 55.60% | −4.90pp | #180 |
| 2015 | 60.50% | +8.50pp | #173 |
| 2014 | 52.00% | −4.50pp | #178 |
| 2013 | 56.50% | +1.20pp | #174 |
| 2012 | 55.30% | +1.20pp | #171 |
| 2011 | 54.10% | +5.30pp | #171 |
| 2010 | 48.80% | −3.00pp | #173 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Myanmar's electricity access was 80.40% in 2025. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 4.7% increase from the previous year.
Myanmar's electricity access peaked at 80.40% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Myanmar was 41.90% in 2000.
Myanmar ranks 170th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Myanmar's electricity access is projected to reach 80.40% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Myanmar in 2025 was 80.40%. This ranks 170th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_myanmar_electricity-access,
title = {Myanmar Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}