Norway Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Norway's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025, ranked 106th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Norway'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. Norway ranked 106th globally.
Norway has maintained universal electricity access for the entire 35‑year span covered by the World Bank data, recording a consistent 100.00 % share of the population with reliable power from 1990 through the latest 2025 estimate, which also represents the all‑time peak and trough at 100.00 % and places the country at rank 106 globally. This uninterrupted coverage mirrors the performance of peer nations such as the Netherlands, which likewise reports 100.00 % access, underscoring the high level of infrastructure development typical of advanced economies in the region. The persistence of full coverage suggests that marginal improvements are unlikely to arise from expanding connections, shifting the analytical focus to enhancing grid resilience, integrating renewable generation, and modernising distribution networks to accommodate electric vehicle adoption and sectoral electrification. Future shifts in policy or technology that promote smart‑grid implementation could therefore shape the trajectory of Norway’s electricity system even as universal access remains assured.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #106 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #89 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #93 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #86 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #79 |
| 2019 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #77 |
| 2018 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #71 |
| 2017 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #71 |
| 2016 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #66 |
| 2015 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #62 |
| 2014 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #63 |
| 2013 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #58 |
| 2012 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #58 |
| 2011 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #52 |
| 2010 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #53 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Norway 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
Norway's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025. Ranked 106th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Norway's electricity access peaked at 100.00% in 1990.
The lowest electricity access in Norway was 100.00% in 1990.
Norway ranks 106th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Norway's electricity access is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Norway in 2025 was 100.00%. This ranks 106th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_norway_electricity-access,
title = {Norway Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/norway/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}