Which EU country has the cheapest household electricity?

In Eurostat period 2026-S1, the latest available, Hungary has the cheapest household electricity of the 27 EU member states: €0.114 per kWh for household consumers using 2,500–4,999 kWh a year (Eurostat band DC), all taxes and levies included.

Which EU country has the most expensive household electricity?

In Eurostat period 2026-S1, Ireland has the most expensive household electricity of the 27 EU member states: €0.387 per kWh for household consumers using 2,500–4,999 kWh a year (Eurostat band DC), all taxes and levies included.

Which European country, inside or outside the EU, has the cheapest household electricity?

Of the 38 European countries with Eurostat data for 2026-S1, Türkiye is the cheapest at €0.066 per kWh and Ireland the most expensive at €0.387 per kWh for household consumers using 2,500–4,999 kWh a year (Eurostat band DC), all taxes and levies included. Not included because Eurostat has no 2026-S1 value: Ukraine (last Eurostat value 2021-S1).

How have EU electricity prices changed since 2007?

The EU-27 average published by Eurostat went from €0.183 per kWh in 2007-S1 to €0.283 in 2026-S1, +55% for household consumers using 2,500–4,999 kWh a year (Eurostat band DC), all taxes and levies included. The change differs a lot from country to country: use the country selector on this page to see each series.

What affects electricity prices in Europe?

European electricity prices are influenced by energy source mix (renewables vs fossil fuels), government taxes and levies, grid infrastructure costs, wholesale market prices, weather conditions, and geopolitical factors affecting energy supply.

Electricity Prices in Europe by Country — Household €/kWh

Household Consumer Prices (2,500-4,999 kWh) · 2007–2026 · 39 Countries · Latest: 2026-S1 · Eurostat release 19 Oct 2026 (semi-annual)

Dataset: Electricity prices for household consumers - bi-annual data (from 2007 onwards) [nrg_pc_204] | Unit: EUR per Kilowatt-hour (taxes included) | Last Updated: 2026-10-19T23:00:00+0200 | Countries Covered: 39 | Time Period: 2007–2026 (semi-annual, latest 2026-S1)

EU-27 average · 2026-S1

€0.283/kWh

Eurostat EU aggregate

Cheapest · 2026-S1

€0.066/kWh

Türkiye (non-EU) · EU: Hungary €0.114

Most expensive · 2026-S1

€0.387/kWh

Ireland

Countries with 2026-S1 data

of 39 in the series

Household electricity, Eurostat nrg_pc_204: consumption band DC (2,500–4,999 kWh a year), all taxes and levies included, period 2026-S1 (released 19 Oct 2026). Cheapest and most expensive are among the 38 countries with 2026-S1 data; no current value for Ukraine (last Eurostat value 2021-S1).

Retail Household Prices — History & Comparison

Current Electricity Prices —

#	Country	Price €/kWh ↓	vs prev semester	Trend

Click a country for its history & to compare.

Top 10 Most Stable Electricity Prices

1 🇲🇪 Montenegro ±€0.0041
2 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina ±€0.0058
3 🇺🇦 Ukraine ±€0.0068
4 🇬🇪 Georgia ±€0.0084
5 🇦🇱 Albania ±€0.0134
6 🇲🇰 North Macedonia ±€0.0141
7 🇸🇰 Slovakia ±€0.0159
8 🇧🇬 Bulgaria ±€0.0159
9 🇭🇷 Croatia ±€0.0174
10 🇲🇹 Malta ±€0.0192

Top 10 Most Volatile Electricity Prices

1 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein ±€0.0708
2 🇧🇪 Belgium ±€0.0687
3 🇨🇿 Czechia ±€0.0655
4 🇩🇰 Denmark ±€0.0609
5 🇱🇻 Latvia ±€0.0579
6 🇨🇾 Cyprus ±€0.0574
7 🇷🇴 Romania ±€0.0555
8 🇩🇪 Germany ±€0.0551
9 🇮🇪 Ireland ±€0.0542
10 🇪🇪 Estonia ±€0.0506

Top 10 Highest Peak Electricity Prices

1 🇩🇰 Denmark €0.5871
2 🇧🇪 Belgium €0.4489
3 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein €0.4351
4 🇩🇪 Germany €0.4125
5 🇮🇪 Ireland €0.4042
6 🇮🇹 Italy €0.3782
7 🇨🇾 Cyprus €0.3739
8 🇳🇱 Netherlands €0.3572
9 🇷🇴 Romania €0.3411
10 🇨🇿 Czechia €0.3381

Top 10 Cheapest Electricity (2026-S1)

1 🇹🇷 Türkiye €0.0657
2 🇬🇪 Georgia €0.0731
3 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina €0.0995
4 🇲🇪 Montenegro €0.1039
5 🇭🇺 Hungary €0.1139
6 🇲🇰 North Macedonia €0.1168
7 🇦🇱 Albania €0.1190
8 🇷🇸 Serbia €0.1197
9 🇲🇹 Malta €0.1268
10 🇧🇬 Bulgaria €0.1341

Heatmap Grid - Electricity Price Intensity by Country & Time Period

Cheap Electricity

Expensive Electricity

Red = Expensive, Green = Cheap | Hover rows to highlight | Hover cells for exact values

🇦🇱 AL Albania

🇦🇹 AT Austria

🇧🇪 BE Belgium

🇧🇦 BA Bosnia and Herzegovina

🇧🇬 BG Bulgaria

🇭🇷 HR Croatia

🇨🇾 CY Cyprus

🇨🇿 CZ Czechia

🇩🇰 DK Denmark

🇪🇪 EE Estonia

🇫🇮 FI Finland

🇫🇷 FR France

🇬🇪 GE Georgia

🇩🇪 DE Germany

🇬🇷 GR Greece

🇭🇺 HU Hungary

🇮🇸 IS Iceland

🇮🇪 IE Ireland

🇮🇹 IT Italy

🇱🇻 LV Latvia

🇱🇮 LI Liechtenstein

🇱🇹 LT Lithuania

🇱🇺 LU Luxembourg

🇲🇹 MT Malta

🇲🇩 MD Moldova

🇲🇪 ME Montenegro

🇳🇱 NL Netherlands

🇲🇰 MK North Macedonia

🇳🇴 NO Norway

🇵🇱 PL Poland

🇵🇹 PT Portugal

🇷🇴 RO Romania

🇷🇸 RS Serbia

🇸🇰 SK Slovakia

🇸🇮 SI Slovenia

🇪🇸 ES Spain

🇸🇪 SE Sweden

🇹🇷 TR Türkiye

🇺🇦 UA Ukraine

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Interesting Facts & Records - European Electricity Market

Most Expensive Electricity Ever Recorded

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Denmark

2022-S2

€0.5871/kWh

Period: 2022-S2

Year: 2022

Semester: 2

Cheapest Electricity Ever Recorded

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Ukraine

2016-S1

€0.0249/kWh

Period: 2016-S1

Year: 2016

Semester: 1

Biggest Price Drop Between Consecutive Periods

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Netherlands

-76.6%

2021-S2
€0.1436

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2022-S1
€0.0336

2021-S2 2022-S1

Price Drop: €0.1100

Percentage: 76.6%

Time Span: 6 months

Biggest Price Increase Between Consecutive Periods

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Netherlands

+322.0%

2022-S1
€0.0336

→

2022-S2
€0.1418

2022-S1 2022-S2

Price Increase: €0.1082

Percentage: 322.0%

Time Span: 6 months

Most Volatile Electricity Prices

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Liechtenstein

±€0.0708

Standard Deviation: €0.0708

Volatility Score: Very High

Interpretation: Prices change dramatically

Most Stable Electricity Prices

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Montenegro

±€0.0041

Standard Deviation: €0.0041

Stability Score: Excellent

Interpretation: Prices are very predictable

Biggest Long-Term Price Improvement

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Türkiye

-27.1%

2007-S2
€0.0901

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2026-S1
€0.0657

Total Price Drop: €0.0244

Percentage: 27.1%

Time Span: 18 years

Biggest Long-Term Price Increase

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Latvia

+231.3%

2007-S2
€0.0729

→

2026-S1
€0.2415

Total Price Increase: €0.1686

Percentage: 231.3%

Time Span: 18 years

Complete Guide to EU Electricity Prices 2007-2026

Key Findings: European Electricity Market Analysis

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How to Use This Electricity Prices Dashboard

Frequently Asked Questions About EU Electricity Prices

Electricity Prices in Europe by Country — Household €/kWh

Retail Household Prices — History & Comparison

Current Electricity Prices —

Top 10 Most Stable Electricity Prices

Top 10 Most Volatile Electricity Prices

Top 10 Highest Peak Electricity Prices

Top 10 Cheapest Electricity (2026-S1)

Heatmap Grid - Electricity Price Intensity by Country & Time Period

Interesting Facts & Records - European Electricity Market

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average household electricity price in Europe?

Electricity Prices in Europe by Country — Household €/kWh

show_chart Retail Household Prices — History & Comparison

table_rows Current Electricity Prices —

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What is the average household electricity price in Europe?

Retail Household Prices — History & Comparison

Current Electricity Prices —

Top 10 Most Stable Electricity Prices

Top 10 Most Volatile Electricity Prices

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