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Electricity Price in France

H2 2025 · incl. all taxes · Consumption band: 1,000–2,500 kWh/year

Current Price

30.44ct/kWh

20.4% more expensive vs. EU average (25.29 ct/kWh)

EU Average

25.29 ct/kWh

H2 2025

Rank

#15

of 40 countries

France's household electricity price is currently 30.44 ct/kWh (H2 2025), ranking #15 among 40 European countries. This is 20.4% above the EU average of 25.29 ct/kWh.

The cheapest electricity in Europe can be found in Türkiye at 5.59 ct/kWh, while Ireland has the highest price at 50.76 ct/kWh.

Compared to the previous period (H1 2025), the electricity price in France has fallen by 0.1 ct/kWh (0.4%). Over the past three years, prices have risen significantly — driven by higher energy costs across Europe.

Among its geographic neighbors, France's electricity price of 30.44 ct/kWh is the lowest among its neighbors — cheaper than Germany (43.83 ct/kWh). The EU-wide average is 25.29 ct/kWh.

Price History

Price History

PeriodPrice
H2 202530.44 ct/kWh
H1 202530.55 ct/kWh
H2 202433.71 ct/kWh
H1 202432.64 ct/kWh
H2 202330.98 ct/kWh
H1 202327.41 ct/kWh
H2 202225.82 ct/kWh
H1 202224.82 ct/kWh
H2 202123.98 ct/kWh
H1 202122.82 ct/kWh
H2 202023.27 ct/kWh
H1 202022.40 ct/kWh
H2 201922.28 ct/kWh
H1 201920.77 ct/kWh
H2 201821.10 ct/kWh
H1 201820.19 ct/kWh
H2 201720.08 ct/kWh
H1 201719.46 ct/kWh
H2 201618.94 ct/kWh
H1 201618.58 ct/kWh
H2 201518.68 ct/kWh
H1 201518.85 ct/kWh
H2 201418.99 ct/kWh
H1 201417.69 ct/kWh
H2 201318.16 ct/kWh
H1 201317.44 ct/kWh
H2 201217.06 ct/kWh
H1 201215.69 ct/kWh
H2 201116.09 ct/kWh
H1 201115.58 ct/kWh
H2 201015.42 ct/kWh
H1 201014.66 ct/kWh
H2 200914.13 ct/kWh
H1 200913.97 ct/kWh
H2 200814.08 ct/kWh
H1 200814.11 ct/kWh
H2 200714.33 ct/kWh

Compare France with

NO

Norway

31.12 ct/kWh

SE

Sweden

30.74 ct/kWh

FI

Finland

30.10 ct/kWh

CY

Cyprus

29.95 ct/kWh

FAQ

Why is the data from H2 2025?
Eurostat publishes household electricity prices semi-annually with approximately 6 months delay. H2 2025 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: France →Fuel: France →

Source: Eurostat (nrg_pc_204)

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