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Electricity Price in Switzerland

H2 2026 · incl. all taxes · Consumption band: 1,000–2,500 kWh/year

Current Price

32.17ct/kWh

0.0% more expensive vs. EU average (32.17 ct/kWh)

EU Average

32.17 ct/kWh

H2 2026

Rank

#1

of 1 countries

Switzerland's household electricity price is currently 32.17 ct/kWh (H2 2026), ranking #1 among 1 European countries. This is 0.0% below the EU average of 32.17 ct/kWh.

The cheapest electricity in Europe can be found in Switzerland at 32.17 ct/kWh, while Switzerland has the highest price at 32.17 ct/kWh.

Compared to the previous period (H1 2026), the electricity price in Switzerland has fallen by 0.3 ct/kWh (0.8%). Over the past three years, prices have fluctuated, reflecting the volatile European energy market.

Price History

Price History

PeriodPrice
H2 202632.17 ct/kWh
H1 202632.44 ct/kWh
H2 202533.44 ct/kWh
H1 202533.13 ct/kWh
H2 202436.38 ct/kWh
H1 202435.71 ct/kWh
H2 202330.64 ct/kWh
H1 202329.78 ct/kWh
H2 202223.98 ct/kWh
H1 202222.74 ct/kWh
H2 202121.57 ct/kWh
H1 202121.06 ct/kWh
H2 202021.08 ct/kWh
H1 202021.34 ct/kWh
H2 201920.78 ct/kWh
H1 201920.15 ct/kWh
H2 201819.93 ct/kWh
H1 201819.43 ct/kWh
H2 201719.41 ct/kWh
H1 201720.67 ct/kWh
H2 201620.50 ct/kWh
H1 201620.28 ct/kWh
H2 201520.48 ct/kWh
H1 201520.92 ct/kWh
H2 201417.79 ct/kWh
H1 201417.60 ct/kWh
H2 201317.26 ct/kWh
H1 201317.28 ct/kWh
H2 201217.86 ct/kWh
H1 201217.93 ct/kWh
H2 201118.57 ct/kWh
H1 201117.56 ct/kWh
H2 201016.34 ct/kWh
H1 201015.11 ct/kWh
H2 200913.96 ct/kWh
H1 200913.73 ct/kWh
H2 200812.96 ct/kWh
H1 200812.52 ct/kWh
H2 200712.01 ct/kWh
H1 200712.15 ct/kWh
H2 200612.73 ct/kWh
H1 200612.93 ct/kWh
H2 200513.58 ct/kWh
H1 200513.66 ct/kWh
H2 200414.27 ct/kWh
H1 200414.16 ct/kWh
H2 200314.25 ct/kWh
H1 200314.89 ct/kWh
H2 200215.35 ct/kWh
H1 200215.40 ct/kWh
H2 200115.18 ct/kWh
H1 200114.76 ct/kWh
H2 200014.76 ct/kWh
H1 200014.45 ct/kWh

FAQ

Why is the data from H2 2026?
Eurostat publishes household electricity prices semi-annually with approximately 6 months delay. H2 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: Switzerland →Fuel: Switzerland →

Source: Eurostat (nrg_pc_204)

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