Uruguay Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Uruguay's electricity access was 100.06% in 2025, ranked 29th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Uruguay's electricity access stood at 100.06% in 2025, a rise of +0.06pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 100.06% by 2025. Uruguay ranked 29th globally.
Uruguay’s electricity‑access rate has risen steadily over the 33‑year span from 96.18 % in 1992 to a record 100.06 % in 2025, placing the country 29th globally. The all‑time trough of 95.90 % occurred in 1996, after which a gradual expansion of the national grid and investment in renewable generation lifted coverage above the regional average. By 2025 Uruguay matches the peak levels of Turkmenistan (100.06 %) and slightly exceeds Paraguay’s 100.04 % share, reflecting the effectiveness of policy measures that prioritized universal service and grid modernization. The continuation of near‑universal access suggests limited room for further gains in the headline metric, but maintaining reliability and integrating emerging technologies such as battery storage could shape the next phase of progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.08% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.06% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.06% | +0.06pp | #29 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #121 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #125 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #117 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.10pp | #105 |
| 2019 | 99.90% | +0.10pp | #113 |
| 2018 | 99.80% | +0.00pp | #113 |
| 2017 | 99.80% | +0.10pp | #114 |
| 2016 | 99.70% | +0.00pp | #109 |
| 2015 | 99.70% | +0.00pp | #102 |
| 2014 | 99.70% | +0.10pp | #104 |
| 2013 | 99.60% | +0.00pp | #99 |
| 2012 | 99.60% | +0.40pp | #92 |
| 2011 | 99.20% | −0.10pp | #100 |
| 2010 | 99.30% | +0.20pp | #98 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uruguay matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uruguay's electricity access was 100.06% in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Uruguay's electricity access peaked at 100.06% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Uruguay was 95.90% in 1996.
Uruguay ranks 29th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uruguay's electricity access is projected to reach 100.06% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Uruguay in 2025 was 100.06%. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uruguay_electricity-access,
title = {Uruguay Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uruguay/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}