Cost of Electricity by Country 2026
Data and analysis on the cost of electricity in each country, including countries where the cost of electricity is highest and countries with the highest electricity costs.
Data and analysis on the cost of electricity in each country, including countries where the cost of electricity is highest and countries with the highest electricity costs.
Electricity prices in Europe are consistently higher than in countries like the US, primarily due to dependency on imported fossil fuels, especially natural gas.
Non-household electricity prices in the EU were highest in Ireland (€0.2726 per kWh) and lowest in Finland (€0.0804per kWh) in the first half of 2025. This article highlights the development of
This page presents the daily average prices, tax-free, for European countries that are members of ENTSO-E - European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity. The prices are
In mid-2025, Germany stands out with the highest average rate of €0.394/kWh, closely followed by Denmark (€0.376/kWh) and Ireland (€0.369/kWh). These higher prices are generally due to
Europe''s energy market is in the midst of a major transformation. The rapid expansion of renewables, declining fossil fuel dependency, and the rise of dynamic tariffs are reshaping how electricity is
Map of electricity spot prices in Europe today, country by country. Also read the latest energy news.
This visualisation tool, created by Eurostat, displays electricity and natural gas prices in the EU and other European countries with a great level of detail. Users can interact with the data and customise
Germany reported the highest electricity prices in the European Union in the second half of 2024, paying €39.43 per 100 kWh, followed by Denmark (€37.63) and Ireland (€36.99), according
Electricity cost under €10 per 100 kWh in Turkey, Georgia, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. Among EU members, Hungary (€10.4) had the lowest electricity
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