Poland Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Poland's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025, ranked 111th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Poland'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. Poland ranked 111th globally.
Poland has achieved universal electricity access, as indicated by a stable 100.00% coverage rate since 1990, with no significant fluctuations over the past 35 years. The country's consistent performance places it among the top-ranked nations globally, tied with Palau, Puerto Rico, Oman, and Portugal, all of which also boast 100.00% electricity access. Poland's high ranking during the era of widespread electrification suggests that the country has effectively expanded its energy infrastructure to reach all citizens. Notably, Poland's electricity access rate has been resilient even during economic downturns, as evidenced by the slight dip to 99.80% in 2008, which was quickly reversed in subsequent years. As of 2025, Poland's 100.00% electricity access rate remains unchanged, underscoring the country's sustained efforts to expand and maintain its energy infrastructure. Poland's consistent performance may be influenced by future changes in its energy mix or shifts in global energy policies, potentially altering the trajectory of its electricity access rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #111 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #94 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #98 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #91 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #84 |
| 2019 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #82 |
| 2018 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #75 |
| 2017 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #75 |
| 2016 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #70 |
| 2015 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #65 |
| 2014 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #66 |
| 2013 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #61 |
| 2012 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #61 |
| 2011 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #55 |
| 2010 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #56 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Poland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Poland's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025. Ranked 111th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Poland's electricity access peaked at 100.00% in 1990.
The lowest electricity access in Poland was 99.80% in 2005.
Poland ranks 111th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Poland's electricity access is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Poland in 2025 was 100.00%. This ranks 111th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_poland_electricity-access,
title = {Poland Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/poland/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}