Electricity access ranking 2013 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Access to Electricity (% of Population) in 2013, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: China (100%). A total of 215 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, China, stood at 100%. The twentieth economy, Belgium, reported 100% — a 1× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 215 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | % of population (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 100% |
| 2 | United States | 100% |
| 3 | Russia | 100% |
| 4 | Japan | 100% |
| 5 | Germany | 100% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 100% |
| 7 | Italy | 100% |
| 8 | France | 100% |
| 9 | Ukraine | 100% |
| 10 | Spain | 100% |
| 11 | Poland | 100% |
| 12 | Turkiye | 100% |
| 13 | South Korea | 100% |
| 14 | Canada | 100% |
| 15 | Netherlands | 100% |
| 16 | Australia | 100% |
| 17 | Hungary | 100% |
| 18 | Czechia | 100% |
| 19 | Kazakhstan | 100% |
| 20 | Belgium | 100% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2013 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2013 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| China | #1 | #1 |
| United States | #2 | #2 |
| Russia | #3 | #3 |
| Japan | #4 | #4 |
| Germany | #5 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Electricity access in 2013?
China, with 100% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
215 economies reported a value for EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS in 2013. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.