Sweden Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Sweden's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025, ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Sweden'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. Sweden ranked 123rd globally.
Sweden has maintained universal electricity access for the entire 35‑year span covered by World Bank data, reporting a consistent 100.00 % of the population connected to the grid in both the earliest observation in 1990 and the most recent figure for 2025, which also represents the all‑time peak and trough at 100.00 % (World Bank, 2025). This uninterrupted full coverage places Sweden jointly at rank 123 globally with peers such as Slovenia, which likewise records 100.00 % access. The stability reflects the country’s long‑standing investment in a diversified energy mix, extensive transmission infrastructure, and robust regulatory frameworks that have prevented any measurable gaps in service. While the current trajectory shows no sign of decline, future shifts could arise from the integration of emerging renewable technologies, potential policy adjustments aimed at decarbonisation, or unforeseen supply disruptions; monitoring these factors will be essential to sustain the perfect access rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #123 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #108 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #114 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #106 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #97 |
| 2019 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #94 |
| 2018 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #87 |
| 2017 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #88 |
| 2016 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #80 |
| 2015 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #75 |
| 2014 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #77 |
| 2013 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #72 |
| 2012 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #72 |
| 2011 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #65 |
| 2010 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #66 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sweden matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweden's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025. Ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Sweden's electricity access peaked at 100.00% in 1990.
The lowest electricity access in Sweden was 100.00% in 1990.
Sweden ranks 123rd globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sweden's electricity access is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Sweden in 2025 was 100.00%. This ranks 123rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sweden_electricity-access,
title = {Sweden Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sweden/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}