West Bank and Gaza Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
West Bank and Gaza's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025, ranked 114th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1997–2025.
Overview
West Bank and Gaza'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. West Bank and Gaza ranked 114th globally.
West Bank and Gaza have reached full electricity coverage, with the World Bank reporting a 100.00 % access rate in 2025, the highest level recorded since the series began in 1997 when coverage stood at 97.90 %. The all‑time peak coincides with the most recent year, indicating a steady climb over the 28‑year span rather than a sudden surge. This achievement places the territories alongside Portugal, French Polynesia, Puerto Rico (US) and Qatar, each also reporting 100.00 % access and sharing the top rank of 114 globally. The modest rise from the late‑1990s reflects sustained investments in generation capacity, grid expansion and policy reforms aimed at universal service. Maintaining this level will depend on the resilience of infrastructure amid geopolitical constraints and the integration of renewable sources, which could either solidify the current trajectory or introduce new variability in future coverage rates.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #114 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #97 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #102 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #95 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #87 |
| 2019 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #85 |
| 2018 | 100.00% | +0.10pp | #78 |
| 2017 | 99.90% | −0.10pp | #109 |
| 2016 | 100.00% | +0.10pp | #73 |
| 2015 | 99.90% | +0.00pp | #91 |
| 2014 | 99.90% | +0.00pp | #89 |
| 2013 | 99.90% | +0.10pp | #83 |
| 2012 | 99.80% | +0.10pp | #86 |
| 2011 | 99.70% | −0.20pp | #84 |
| 2010 | 99.90% | +0.00pp | #76 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
West Bank and Gaza's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025. Ranked 114th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's electricity access peaked at 100.00% in 2016.
The lowest electricity access in West Bank and Gaza was 97.90% in 1997.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 114th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
West Bank and Gaza's electricity access is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of West Bank and Gaza in 2025 was 100.00%. This ranks 114th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_west-bank-and-gaza_electricity-access,
title = {West Bank and Gaza Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}