Serbia Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Serbia's electricity access was 100.12% in 2025, ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Serbia's electricity access stood at 100.12% in 2025, a rise of +0.12pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 100.12% by 2025. Serbia ranked 23rd globally.
Serbia's electricity access has demonstrated a remarkable level of consistency over the past three and a half decades, with the country boasting a near-universal access rate of 100.12% as of 2025. Despite a minor dip to 99.60% in 2009, the country has maintained a high level of electricity access, comparable to that of its peer countries such as Sri Lanka. In fact, Serbia's access rate is on par with that of Sri Lanka, which also recorded a 100.12% access rate in 2025. Notably, Serbia's access rate has been steadily increasing since 1990, when it initially reached 100.00%. The consistent growth in electricity access can be attributed to the country's efforts to modernize its infrastructure and expand its energy grid. As Serbia continues to develop its energy sector, it is likely that the trend of increasing electricity access will persist, potentially leading to further improvements in the country's energy security and economic development.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.16% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.12% | +0.12pp | #23 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #105 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #111 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #103 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.20pp | #94 |
| 2019 | 99.80% | −0.20pp | #118 |
| 2018 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #84 |
| 2017 | 100.00% | +0.10pp | #85 |
| 2016 | 99.90% | +0.00pp | #98 |
| 2015 | 99.90% | +0.20pp | #92 |
| 2014 | 99.70% | −0.20pp | #103 |
| 2013 | 99.90% | +0.10pp | #84 |
| 2012 | 99.80% | +0.10pp | #87 |
| 2011 | 99.70% | +0.00pp | #85 |
| 2010 | 99.70% | +0.10pp | #83 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Serbia's electricity access was 100.12% in 2025. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Serbia's electricity access peaked at 100.12% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Serbia was 99.60% in 2004.
Serbia ranks 23rd globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Serbia's electricity access is projected to reach 100.12% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Serbia in 2025 was 100.12%. This ranks 23rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_serbia_electricity-access,
title = {Serbia Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/serbia/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}