Countries Where Getting Electricity Takes Longest (2025)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2025
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Poland leads with time to get electricity (days) of 282.
Moldova ranks #2 at 219.
Montenegro ranks #3 at 191.
Serbia ranks #4 at 191.
Netherlands ranks #5 at 184.
Top 25 Countries by Time to Get Electricity (days)
| # | Country | Time to Get Electricity (days) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Poland | 282 | 2025 |
| 2 |  Moldova | 219 | 2024 |
| 3 |  Montenegro | 191 | 2023 |
| 4 |  Serbia | 191 | 2024 |
| 5 |  Netherlands | 184 | 2025 |
| 6 |  Norway | 178 | 2025 |
| 7 |  Croatia | 124 | 2023 |
| 8 |  Malta | 123 | 2024 |
| 9 |  Hungary | 121 | 2023 |
| 10 |  Cyprus | 115 | 2024 |
| 11 |  Suriname | 115 | 2025 |
| 12 |  Tunisia | 110 | 2024 |
| 13 |  St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 108 | 2025 |
| 14 |  Belgium | 107 | 2025 |
| 15 |  Sweden | 104 | 2024 |
| 16 |  Niger | 103 | 2025 |
| 17 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 101 | 2023 |
| 18 |  Armenia | 96 | 2024 |
| 19 |  Jordan | 95 | 2024 |
| 20 |  Kosovo | 92 | 2025 |
| 21 |  Romania | 92 | 2023 |
| 22 |  Ireland | 91 | 2024 |
| 23 |  Slovenia | 91 | 2024 |
| 24 |  Bangladesh | 89 | 2022 |
| 25 |  Egypt, Arab Rep. | 89 | 2025 |
Data from 158 countries is available. View full rankings →
FAQ
What is the highest time to get electricity (days) in 2025?
Poland has the highest time to get electricity (days) at 282 in 2025.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 158 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.