Netherlands Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Netherlands's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025, ranked 105th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Netherlands'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. Netherlands ranked 105th globally.
Netherlands has maintained universal electricity access for the entire 35‑year span covered by World Bank data, with the latest 2025 figure reported at 100.00 % and identical values recorded in 1990, the all‑time peak, and the all‑time trough, indicating a remarkably stable supply environment. This performance places the country at rank 105 globally, sharing the top‑level coverage of 100.00 % with peers such as New Caledonia, Norway, Malaysia and Nauru, all of which also report full access. The persistence of complete electrification reflects the maturity of the Dutch power grid, extensive regulatory oversight and sustained investment in generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure. While the current trajectory shows no further gains in coverage, future shifts could arise from the integration of renewable generation, smart‑grid technologies and demand‑side management, which may reshape the composition of the electricity supply without altering the universal access status.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #105 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #88 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #92 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #85 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #78 |
| 2019 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #76 |
| 2018 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #70 |
| 2017 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #70 |
| 2016 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #65 |
| 2015 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #61 |
| 2014 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #62 |
| 2013 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #57 |
| 2012 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #57 |
| 2011 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #51 |
| 2010 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #52 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Netherlands 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
Netherlands's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025. Ranked 105th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Netherlands's electricity access peaked at 100.00% in 1990.
The lowest electricity access in Netherlands was 100.00% in 1990.
Netherlands ranks 105th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Netherlands's electricity access is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Netherlands in 2025 was 100.00%. This ranks 105th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_netherlands_electricity-access,
title = {Netherlands Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/netherlands/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}