Nepal Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Nepal's electricity access was 94.84% in 2025, ranked 158th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Nepal's electricity access stood at 94.84% in 2025, a rise of +0.84pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 94.84% by 2025. Nepal ranked 158th globally.
Since 1996, when only 17.90 % of the population had electricity, Nepal has expanded access dramatically, reaching an all‑time peak of 94.84 % in 2025, a level that places the country at rank 158 globally. The 29‑year coverage trajectory reflects sustained investment in grid extension and renewable generation, particularly hydropower, which has underpinned the rapid rise. Nepal’s 2025 figure is comparable to peer small‑state performers such as Grenada (95.18 %) and Comoros (94.22 %), yet still trails Fiji’s 95.84 % and exceeds Ghana’s 90.64 % despite the latter’s larger economy. The near‑universal coverage suggests that remaining gaps are likely concentrated in remote, mountainous areas where grid connection is costlier. Continued policy focus on off‑grid solutions and financing for last‑mile infrastructure will be crucial to maintain the upward trend and push the country toward full electrification in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 95.80% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 94.84% | - | - |
| 2025 | 94.84% | +0.84pp | #158 |
| 2023 | 94.00% | +2.70pp | #158 |
| 2022 | 91.30% | +1.40pp | #158 |
| 2021 | 89.90% | +0.00pp | #158 |
| 2020 | 89.90% | +0.00pp | #159 |
| 2019 | 89.90% | −4.00pp | #157 |
| 2018 | 93.90% | +7.30pp | #144 |
| 2017 | 86.60% | −4.10pp | #156 |
| 2016 | 90.70% | +8.70pp | #151 |
| 2015 | 82.00% | −2.90pp | #158 |
| 2014 | 84.90% | +7.50pp | #156 |
| 2013 | 77.40% | +2.20pp | #158 |
| 2012 | 75.20% | +7.90pp | #159 |
| 2011 | 67.30% | −1.30pp | #160 |
| 2010 | 68.60% | +9.30pp | #159 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's electricity access was 94.84% in 2025. Ranked 158th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Nepal's electricity access peaked at 94.84% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Nepal was 17.90% in 1996.
Nepal ranks 158th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nepal's electricity access is projected to reach 94.84% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Nepal in 2025 was 94.84%. This ranks 158th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_electricity-access,
title = {Nepal Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}