Paraguay Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Paraguay's electricity access was 100.04% in 2025, ranked 30th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
Paraguay's electricity access stood at 100.04% in 2025, a rise of +0.24pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 100.04% by 2025. Paraguay ranked 30th globally.
Paraguay has made significant strides in expanding electricity access over the past three decades, with the percentage of the population with access to electricity rising from 77.47% in 1995 to 100.04% in 2025. This remarkable progress places Paraguay among the top 30 countries globally in terms of electricity access, closely rivaling countries like Uruguay, which achieved a near-identical 100.06% access rate in 2025. The country's all-time peak and trough, both occurring in 1995 and 2025 respectively, underscore the steady upward trajectory of electricity access in Paraguay. This trend suggests a strong commitment to energy development and infrastructure expansion. However, potential challenges such as climate change, population growth, and shifting energy demands may alter the trajectory of electricity access in Paraguay, requiring the government to invest in sustainable and resilient energy infrastructure to maintain this progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.09% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.04% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.04% | +0.24pp | #30 |
| 2023 | 99.80% | −0.20pp | #131 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #101 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.30pp | #94 |
| 2020 | 99.70% | +0.00pp | #127 |
| 2019 | 99.70% | +0.10pp | #120 |
| 2018 | 99.60% | +0.30pp | #122 |
| 2017 | 99.30% | +0.90pp | #121 |
| 2016 | 98.40% | −0.90pp | #125 |
| 2015 | 99.30% | +0.30pp | #112 |
| 2014 | 99.00% | +0.00pp | #116 |
| 2013 | 99.00% | +1.20pp | #112 |
| 2012 | 97.80% | −0.40pp | #116 |
| 2011 | 98.20% | +0.80pp | #112 |
| 2010 | 97.40% | +0.50pp | #116 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Paraguay's electricity access was 100.04% in 2025. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Paraguay's electricity access peaked at 100.04% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Paraguay was 77.47% in 1995.
Paraguay ranks 30th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Paraguay's electricity access is projected to reach 100.04% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Paraguay in 2025 was 100.04%. This ranks 30th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_paraguay_electricity-access,
title = {Paraguay Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}