Romania Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Romania's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025, ranked 117th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Romania'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. Romania ranked 117th globally.
Romania has consistently maintained high levels of electricity access throughout its 35-year coverage, with a notable exception in the year 2000 when it reached an all-time trough of 94.40%. However, since then, the country has made significant strides in expanding its electricity network, achieving a 100.00% access rate as of 2025, matching the levels of Qatar and Saudi Arabia, two countries with similarly high rankings. This achievement places Romania at #117 globally, a testament to its efforts to provide universal access to electricity. The country's ability to maintain a 100.00% electricity access rate since 1990, with no decline, suggests a robust and reliable energy infrastructure. With ongoing efforts to increase energy efficiency and expand renewable energy sources, Romania is poised to continue its upward trend, potentially even surpassing its current ranking as it moves forward.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #117 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #100 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #105 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #98 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #90 |
| 2019 | 100.00% | +0.20pp | #88 |
| 2018 | 99.80% | −0.20pp | #110 |
| 2017 | 100.00% | +0.90pp | #80 |
| 2016 | 99.10% | +0.30pp | #120 |
| 2015 | 98.80% | +0.40pp | #119 |
| 2014 | 98.40% | +0.30pp | #119 |
| 2013 | 98.10% | +0.30pp | #118 |
| 2012 | 97.80% | +0.40pp | #117 |
| 2011 | 97.40% | +0.30pp | #118 |
| 2010 | 97.10% | +0.30pp | #118 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Romania's electricity access peaked at 100.00% in 1990.
The lowest electricity access in Romania was 94.40% in 2000.
Romania ranks 117th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's electricity access is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Romania in 2025 was 100.00%. This ranks 117th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_electricity-access,
title = {Romania Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}