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Electricity Price in Netherlands

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

Current Price

23.49ct/kWh

8.4% cheaper vs. EU average (25.63 ct/kWh)

EU Average

25.63 ct/kWh

H2 2025

Rank

#25

of 39 countries

Netherlands's household electricity price is currently 23.49 ct/kWh (H2 2025), ranking #25 among 39 European countries. This is 8.4% below the EU average of 25.63 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 Netherlands has risen by 1.6 ct/kWh (7.5%). Over the past three years, prices have fallen significantly — partly due to government interventions and lower wholesale prices.

Among its geographic neighbors, Netherlands's electricity price of 23.49 ct/kWh is the lowest among its neighbors — cheaper than Germany (43.83 ct/kWh). The EU-wide average is 25.63 ct/kWh.

Price History

Price History

PeriodPrice
H2 202523.49 ct/kWh
H1 202521.85 ct/kWh
H2 202415.44 ct/kWh
H1 202419.11 ct/kWh
H2 202313.45 ct/kWh
H1 202319.83 ct/kWh
H2 2022-8.01 ct/kWh
H1 2022-16.97 ct/kWh
H2 20217.36 ct/kWh
H1 20215.95 ct/kWh
H2 20206.65 ct/kWh
H1 20207.94 ct/kWh
H2 201920.10 ct/kWh
H1 201920.10 ct/kWh
H2 201815.30 ct/kWh
H1 201815.70 ct/kWh
H2 201712.50 ct/kWh
H1 201712.70 ct/kWh
H2 201611.17 ct/kWh
H1 201611.41 ct/kWh
H2 201513.47 ct/kWh
H1 201515.62 ct/kWh
H2 201411.98 ct/kWh
H1 201412.52 ct/kWh
H2 201313.88 ct/kWh
H1 201313.97 ct/kWh
H2 201213.35 ct/kWh
H1 201213.43 ct/kWh
H2 201112.73 ct/kWh
H1 201112.82 ct/kWh
H2 201012.51 ct/kWh
H1 201012.02 ct/kWh
H2 200913.65 ct/kWh
H1 200914.48 ct/kWh
H2 200813.91 ct/kWh
H1 200813.43 ct/kWh
H2 200713.59 ct/kWh
H1 200713.77 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.

Source: Eurostat (nrg_pc_204)