Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Trinidad and Tobago's electricity access was 98.70% in 2025, ranked 146th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's electricity access stood at 98.70% in 2025, a rise of +0.00pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 98.70% by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 146th globally.
Trinidad and Tobago has demonstrated a steady improvement in electricity access over the past 25 years, with its latest figure standing at 98.70% in 2025, ranking #146 globally. Notably, the country achieved 100.00% electricity access in 2022, the highest level recorded, surpassing that of peer countries such as Samoa and Colombia. In contrast, the lowest level of electricity access was 91.30% in 2000, a figure that has since been significantly surpassed. The improvement in electricity access is a testament to the country's efforts in expanding its energy infrastructure. Given the relatively high level of electricity access, further advancements may be challenging, however, a significant shift in the energy mix or a substantial increase in energy demand could alter the trajectory of this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 98.44% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 98.70% | - | - |
| 2025 | 98.70% | +0.00pp | #146 |
| 2023 | 98.70% | −1.30pp | #144 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #120 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #114 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #102 |
| 2019 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #98 |
| 2018 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #92 |
| 2017 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #93 |
| 2016 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #85 |
| 2015 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #81 |
| 2014 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #82 |
| 2013 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #75 |
| 2012 | 100.00% | +2.50pp | #74 |
| 2011 | 97.50% | −2.50pp | #117 |
| 2010 | 100.00% | +1.00pp | #70 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Trinidad and Tobago's electricity access was 98.70% in 2025. Ranked 146th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's electricity access peaked at 100.00% in 2006.
The lowest electricity access in Trinidad and Tobago was 91.30% in 2000.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 146th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Trinidad and Tobago's electricity access is projected to reach 98.70% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 98.70%. This ranks 146th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_electricity-access,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}