Qatar Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Qatar's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025, ranked 116th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Qatar'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. Qatar ranked 116th globally.
Qatar has consistently maintained a high level of electricity access, with a rate of 100.00% since 1990, ranking 116 globally in 2025. This indicates a universal coverage of electricity in the country, with no notable fluctuations throughout the 35-year period. Notably, the country's electricity access rate has been at its peak since 2025, mirroring the same rate as other countries with similar levels of development and access to energy resources, such as French Polynesia. The stability of Qatar's electricity access is likely attributed to the country's significant investments in the energy sector, including its role as a major natural gas producer. As the global energy landscape continues to shift, with increasing emphasis on renewable energy sources, Qatar may need to adapt its energy mix to maintain its high level of electricity access and mitigate potential risks associated with climate change.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #116 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #99 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #104 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #97 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #89 |
| 2019 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #87 |
| 2018 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #80 |
| 2017 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #79 |
| 2016 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #75 |
| 2015 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #69 |
| 2014 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #70 |
| 2013 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #65 |
| 2012 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #65 |
| 2011 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #59 |
| 2010 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #60 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Qatar's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Qatar's electricity access peaked at 100.00% in 1990.
The lowest electricity access in Qatar was 100.00% in 1990.
Qatar ranks 116th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Qatar's electricity access is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Qatar in 2025 was 100.00%. This ranks 116th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_qatar_electricity-access,
title = {Qatar Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}