Electricity prices in Europe are expected to remain volatile through 2025, with Italy projected to have some of the highest rates among major European economies. This trend reflects the ongoing challenges in the energy sector, including the transition to renewable sources and the impact of geopolitical events on supply chains. Despite efforts to stabilize the market, prices in countries like Italy are forecasted to reach 153.83 euros per megawatt hour by February 2025, indicating persistent pressure on consumers and businesses alike. Natural gas futures shaping electricity costs The electricity market's future trajectory is closely tied to natural gas prices, a key component in power generation. Dutch TTF gas futures, a benchmark for European natural gas prices, are projected to be 40.67 euros per megawatt hour in April 2025. This represents an increase of about 13 euros compared to the previous year, suggesting that gas prices will continue to influence electricity rates across Europe. The reduced output from the Groningen gas field and increased reliance on imports further complicate the pricing landscape, potentially contributing to higher electricity costs in countries like Italy. Regional disparities and global market influences While European electricity prices remain high, significant regional differences persist. For instance, natural gas prices in the United States are expected to be roughly one-third of those in Europe by March 2025, at 4.13 U.S. dollars per million British thermal units. This stark contrast highlights the impact of domestic production capabilities on global natural gas prices. Europe's greater reliance on imports, particularly in the aftermath of geopolitical tensions and the shift away from Russian gas, continues to keep prices elevated compared to more self-sufficient markets. As a result, countries like Italy may face sustained pressure on electricity prices due to their position within the broader European energy market. [673333]

This dataset provides values for ELECTRICITY PRICE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

In 2024, Germany recorded the highest residential electricity price for users within Europe, at 44.11 euro cents per kilowatt-hour. This was followed by Ireland, at 36.11 euro cents per kilowatt-hour. Italy, Cyprus, Belgium, Denmark and Czechia were also among the countries with the highest electricity costs.

European Union - Electricity prices: Medium size households was EUR0.29 Kilowatt-hour in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for European Union - Electricity prices: Medium size households - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, European Union - Electricity prices: Medium size households reached a record high of EUR0.29 Kilowatt-hour in December of 2023 and a record low of EUR0.17 Kilowatt-hour in December of 2010.

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Table comparing electricity prices per kWh and their annual changes in France, Germany, Spain, and Italy, highlighting the variations across European countries. Source: Eurostat.

In 2023, Cyprus recorded the highest electricity prices for non-household consumers with an annual consumption of 20,000 to 70,000 megawatt-hours in the European Union, at 26.9 euro cents per kilowatt-hour. Meanwhile, Hungary was the country with the highest electricity price for non-household consumers with an annual consumption between 500 and 2,000 megawatt-hours.

European Union - Electricity prices: Non-household, medium size consumers was EUR0.16 Kilowatt-hour in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for European Union - Electricity prices: Non-household, medium size consumers - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, European Union - Electricity prices: Non-household, medium size consumers reached a record high of EUR0.19 Kilowatt-hour in December of 2023 and a record low of EUR0.08 Kilowatt-hour in December of 2017.

Germany Electricity decreased 47.19 EUR/MWh or 40.78% since the beginning of 2025, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh). This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Germany Electricity Price.

This indicator presents electricity prices charged to final consumers. Electricity prices for industrial consumers are defined as follows: Average national price in Euro per kWh without taxes applicable for the first semester of each year for medium size industrial consumers (Consumption Band Ic with annual consumption between 500 and 2000 MWh). Until 2007 the prices are referring to the status on 1st January of each year for medium size consumers (Standard Consumer Ie with annual consumption of 2 000 MWh). Electricity prices for household consumers are defined as follows: Average national price in Euro per kWh including taxes and levies applicable for the first semester of each year for medium size household consumers (Consumption Band Dc with annual consumption between 2500 and 5000 kWh). Until 2007 the prices are referring to the status on 1st January of each year for medium size consumers (Standard Consumer Dc with annual consumption of 3500 kWh).

European Union Electricity Price: HC: 15000 KwH & Above: excl Taxes & Levies: EU excl UK data was reported at 0.181 EUR/kWh in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.189 EUR/kWh for Jun 2024. European Union Electricity Price: HC: 15000 KwH & Above: excl Taxes & Levies: EU excl UK data is updated semiannually, averaging 0.112 EUR/kWh from Jun 2007 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 36 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.210 EUR/kWh in Jun 2023 and a record low of 0.092 EUR/kWh in Dec 2007. European Union Electricity Price: HC: 15000 KwH & Above: excl Taxes & Levies: EU excl UK data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Eurostat. The data is categorized under Global Database’s European Union – Table EU.P001: Eurostat: Electricity Price: Household Consumers.

Italy Electricity decreased 36.98 EUR/MWh or 26.84% since the beginning of 2025, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh). This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Italy Electricity Price.

In March 2025, electricity prices in Europe fell significantly due to reduced demand, increased renewable energy, and lower gas prices, impacting industries and prompting calls for further action.

In January 2019 the European Commission published the third report on energy prices and costs in Europe. Published every two years, this most recent report finds that wholesale energy prices have fallen in recent years due to increasing competition on wholesale markets from greater amounts of renewable energy, improved interconnections and a more integrated internal electricity market.

The report also highlights how these lower supply costs, together with stable network tariffs, taxes and levies, enabled household electricity prices to fall in 2017 for the first time since 2008. However, the report also warns of the EU's ongoing high exposure to volatile and growing fossil fuel prices and notes that wholesale prices have started to rise again. Future electricity production costs are expected to increase for fossil fuel-generated electricity (due to import prices and the carbon price) and fall for renewables (linked to the decreasing costs of investment as technologies evolve), with the report suggesting that that electricity market prices could reduce the need for subsidising renewable energy technologies by 2030.

France Electricity decreased 6.25 EUR/MWh or 8.95% since the beginning of 2025, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh). This dataset includes a chart with historical data for France Electricity Price.

European Union Electricity Price: HC: Less Than 1000 KwH: excl VAT & Other Recoverable Taxes & Levies: EU excl UK data was reported at 0.396 EUR/kWh in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.395 EUR/kWh for Jun 2024. European Union Electricity Price: HC: Less Than 1000 KwH: excl VAT & Other Recoverable Taxes & Levies: EU excl UK data is updated semiannually, averaging 0.289 EUR/kWh from Jun 2007 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 36 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.396 EUR/kWh in Dec 2024 and a record low of 0.217 EUR/kWh in Dec 2007. European Union Electricity Price: HC: Less Than 1000 KwH: excl VAT & Other Recoverable Taxes & Levies: EU excl UK data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Eurostat. The data is categorized under Global Database’s European Union – Table EU.P001: Eurostat: Electricity Price: Household Consumers.

Annual national average electricity prices, in euro per kWh, charged to medium size households (annual consumption between 2500 and 5000 kWh) and medium size non-household consumers (annual consumption between 500 MWh and 2000 MWh). Prices include energy, supply and network costs, plus VAT and the rest of taxes.

Electricity prices for household consumers - bi-annual data (from 2007 onwards)