Electricity prices in Europe - Western countries record the highest tariffs
Household electricity and natural gas prices differ significantly between European countries during 2025. As winter approaches, heating demand is increasing across the continent.
In the first half of the year, electricity prices for households ranged from 6.2 euros per 100 kWh in Turkey to 38.4 euros in Germany, according to Eurostat data. The average for 38 European countries, including EU members, candidate countries and EFTA states, was 28.7 euros.
Western Europe recorded the highest nominal prices, with Belgium (35.7 euros) and Denmark (34.9 euros) following closely behind Germany. Prices also exceeded 30 euros in Italy, Ireland and the Czech Republic.
In contrast, most Eastern European and EU candidate countries reported much lower tariffs. Electricity cost less than 10 euros per 100 kWh in Turkey, Georgia, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro.
Among EU member states, Hungary (10.4 euros) had the lowest electricity price, while Spain (26.1 euros) and France (26.6 euros) remain below the EU average.
Experts explain that these differences reflect factors such as the national composition of energy resources, supplier strategies, cross-subsidies and tariff structures.
Natural gas prices for households also varied significantly across Europe in the first half of 2025. Sweden recorded the highest value, at 21.30 euros per 100 kWh, followed by the Netherlands (16.2 euros) and Denmark (13.1 euros). The EU average was 11.4 euros. On the other hand, Hungary (3.07 euros), Croatia (4.61 euros) and Romania (5.59 euros) had the lowest natural gas prices in the bloc.
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