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Electricity Price in Belgium

H1 2026 · incl. all taxes · Consumption band: 2,500–5,000 kWh/year

All energy prices Belgium

Current Price

BEBelgium

35.75ct/kWh

+42.8 %more expensive vs. EU average (25.03 ct/kWh)

EU Average

25.03 ct/kWh

H1 2026

Rank

#3

of 39 countries

Belgium's household electricity price is currently 35.75 ct/kWh (H1 2026), ranking #3 among 39 European countries. This is 42.8% above the EU average of 25.03 ct/kWh.

The cheapest electricity in Europe can be found in Hungary at 11.39 ct/kWh, while Ireland has the highest price at 38.71 ct/kWh.

Compared to the previous period (H2 2025), the electricity price in Belgium has risen by 0.8 ct/kWh (2.2%). Over the past three years, prices have fallen significantly — partly due to government interventions and lower wholesale prices.

Among its geographic neighbors, Belgium's electricity price of 35.75 ct/kWh is higher than Luxembourg (20.23 ct/kWh) but lower than Germany (36.18 ct/kWh). The EU-wide average is 25.03 ct/kWh.

Price History

Price History

PeriodPrice
H1 202635.75 ct/kWh
H2 202534.99 ct/kWh
H1 202535.71 ct/kWh
H2 202433.13 ct/kWh
H1 202433.54 ct/kWh
H2 202337.78 ct/kWh
H1 202343.50 ct/kWh
H2 202244.89 ct/kWh
H1 202234.37 ct/kWh
H2 202129.94 ct/kWh
H1 202127.02 ct/kWh
H2 202027.02 ct/kWh
H1 202027.92 ct/kWh
H2 201928.60 ct/kWh
H1 201928.39 ct/kWh
H2 201829.36 ct/kWh
H1 201828.24 ct/kWh
H2 201728.77 ct/kWh
H1 201728.57 ct/kWh
H2 201627.45 ct/kWh
H1 201625.44 ct/kWh
H2 201523.52 ct/kWh
H1 201521.26 ct/kWh
H2 201420.43 ct/kWh
H1 201420.97 ct/kWh
H2 201322.15 ct/kWh
H1 201321.73 ct/kWh
H2 201222.23 ct/kWh
H1 201223.27 ct/kWh
H2 201121.19 ct/kWh
H1 201121.36 ct/kWh
H2 201019.74 ct/kWh
H1 201019.59 ct/kWh
H2 200918.64 ct/kWh
H1 200919.16 ct/kWh
H2 200821.52 ct/kWh
H1 200819.72 ct/kWh
H2 200716.83 ct/kWh

Compare Belgium with

IE

Ireland

38.71 ct/kWh

DE

Germany

36.18 ct/kWh

AT

Austria

32.60 ct/kWh

IT

Italy

31.42 ct/kWh

FAQ

Why is the data from H1 2026?
Eurostat publishes household electricity prices semi-annually with approximately 6 months delay. H1 2026 is the most recent officially available period. The next update is expected around Q2 2026.
What is included in the electricity price?
The displayed price includes the energy component, network charges, taxes, levies and surcharges — i.e. the actual end-consumer price. Source: Eurostat (nrg_pc_204), consumption band 2,500–5,000 kWh/year.
Why do electricity prices differ so much across Europe?
The differences arise from varying tax rates, network charges, energy mix (countries with significant nuclear or hydropower tend to be cheaper), and political regulation. Subsidies and price caps in individual countries also play a role.
Natural Gas: Belgium Fuel: Belgium

Source: Eurostat (nrg_pc_204)

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