Philippines Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Philippines's electricity access was 97.92% in 2025, ranked 149th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Philippines's electricity access stood at 97.92% in 2025, a decline of +0.08pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 97.92% by 2025. Philippines ranked 149th globally.
The Philippines has made significant strides in expanding electricity access over the past three decades. As of 2025, 97.92% of the population has access to electricity, placing the country at #149 globally. This is a notable improvement from the 65.40% coverage in 1993, the earliest year for which data is available. The country reached an all-time high of 98.00% in 2023, surpassing many of its peers, including Jamaica, which ranked slightly higher with 98.42% coverage in 2025. The rapid expansion of electricity access in the Philippines has been driven by the country's economic growth and investments in infrastructure. However, the Philippines still lags behind some of its neighbors, such as Panama, which had 97.66% coverage in 2025. As the country continues to urbanize and its energy demands grow, it will be essential for the government to maintain its investment in the energy sector to ensure that electricity access remains widespread and resilient.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 98.30% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 97.92% | - | - |
| 2025 | 97.92% | −0.08pp | #149 |
| 2023 | 98.00% | +3.20pp | #147 |
| 2022 | 94.80% | −2.70pp | #150 |
| 2021 | 97.50% | +1.10pp | #147 |
| 2020 | 96.40% | +1.10pp | #146 |
| 2019 | 95.30% | +1.10pp | #145 |
| 2018 | 94.20% | +1.20pp | #143 |
| 2017 | 93.00% | +1.00pp | #146 |
| 2016 | 92.00% | +2.90pp | #144 |
| 2015 | 89.10% | −0.70pp | #150 |
| 2014 | 89.80% | +2.30pp | #146 |
| 2013 | 87.50% | +0.40pp | #146 |
| 2012 | 87.10% | −0.10pp | #146 |
| 2011 | 87.20% | +1.70pp | #146 |
| 2010 | 85.50% | +1.20pp | #145 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Philippines matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Philippines's electricity access was 97.92% in 2025. Ranked 149th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Philippines's electricity access peaked at 98.00% in 2023.
The lowest electricity access in Philippines was 65.40% in 1993.
Philippines ranks 149th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Philippines's electricity access is projected to reach 97.92% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Philippines in 2025 was 97.92%. This ranks 149th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_philippines_electricity-access,
title = {Philippines Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/philippines/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}