Electricity access ranking 2018 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Access to Electricity (% of Population) in 2018, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: China (100%). A total of 215 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 100% |
| 2 | United States | 100% |
| 3 | Russian Federation | 100% |
| 4 | Japan | 100% |
| 5 | Germany | 100% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 100% |
| 7 | Italy | 100% |
| 8 | France | 100% |
| 9 | Ukraine | 100% |
| 10 | Viet Nam | 100% |
| 11 | Spain | 100% |
| 12 | Poland | 100% |
| 13 | Turkiye | 100% |
| 14 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 100% |
| 15 | Korea, Rep. | 100% |
| 16 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 100% |
| 17 | Canada | 100% |
| 18 | Netherlands | 100% |
| 19 | Australia | 100% |
| 20 | Hungary | 100% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2018 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2018 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| China | #1 | #1 |
| United States | #2 | #2 |
| Russian Federation | #3 | #3 |
| Japan | #4 | #4 |
| Germany | #5 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Electricity access in 2018?
China, with 100% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
215 economies reported a value for EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS in 2018. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.