Seychelles Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Seychelles's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025, ranked 125th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1994–2025.
Overview
Seychelles'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. Seychelles ranked 125th globally.
Seychelles has made significant strides in expanding electricity access, achieving a remarkable 100.00% coverage in 2025, placing it #125 globally. This level of access represents a notable improvement from 1994, when only 90.00% of the population had access to electricity. The country's progress is comparable to that of Sint Maarten (Dutch part), which shares a similar level of access, and Sweden, which has maintained a high level of access throughout the observed period. Seychelles' electricity access has remained at 100.00% since 2000, indicating a sustained effort to maintain and expand access. The country's progress in this area reflects its growing economy and increasing focus on energy development. However, the potential for increased energy demand, particularly in the tourism and residential sectors, may lead to a shift in the country's energy policy, potentially altering the trajectory of electricity access in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #125 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #110 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #116 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #108 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #99 |
| 2019 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #96 |
| 2018 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #89 |
| 2017 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #90 |
| 2016 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #82 |
| 2015 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #77 |
| 2014 | 100.00% | +2.00pp | #79 |
| 2013 | 98.00% | −0.30pp | #120 |
| 2012 | 98.30% | +0.20pp | #113 |
| 2011 | 98.10% | +1.10pp | #113 |
| 2010 | 97.00% | +0.20pp | #119 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Seychelles matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Seychelles's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025. Ranked 125th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Seychelles's electricity access peaked at 100.00% in 2014.
The lowest electricity access in Seychelles was 90.00% in 1994.
Seychelles ranks 125th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Seychelles's electricity access is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Seychelles in 2025 was 100.00%. This ranks 125th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_seychelles_electricity-access,
title = {Seychelles Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/seychelles/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}