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Electricity Price in Sweden

H1 2026 · incl. all taxes · Consumption band: 1,000–2,500 kWh/year

All energy prices Sweden

Current Price

SESweden

34.70ct/kWh

+22.5 %more expensive vs. EU average (28.33 ct/kWh)

EU Average

28.33 ct/kWh

H1 2026

Rank

#8

of 37 countries

Sweden's household electricity price is currently 34.70 ct/kWh (H1 2026), ranking #8 among 37 European countries. This is 22.5% above the EU average of 28.33 ct/kWh.

The cheapest electricity in Europe can be found in Hungary at 9.56 ct/kWh, while Ireland has the highest price at 48.17 ct/kWh.

Compared to the previous period (H2 2025), the electricity price in Sweden has risen by 4.0 ct/kWh (12.9%). Over the past three years, prices have risen significantly — driven by higher energy costs across Europe.

Among its geographic neighbors, Sweden's electricity price of 34.70 ct/kWh is higher than Denmark (26.70 ct/kWh) but lower than Finland (35.36 ct/kWh). The EU-wide average is 28.33 ct/kWh.

Price History

Price History

PeriodPrice
H1 202634.70 ct/kWh
H2 202530.74 ct/kWh
H1 202530.25 ct/kWh
H2 202426.33 ct/kWh
H1 202426.88 ct/kWh
H2 202324.21 ct/kWh
H1 202329.76 ct/kWh
H2 202230.51 ct/kWh
H1 202226.17 ct/kWh
H2 202128.74 ct/kWh
H1 202123.89 ct/kWh
H2 202022.10 ct/kWh
H1 202021.20 ct/kWh
H2 201923.92 ct/kWh
H1 201923.88 ct/kWh
H2 201823.68 ct/kWh
H1 201822.61 ct/kWh
H2 201722.51 ct/kWh
H1 201722.13 ct/kWh
H2 201621.95 ct/kWh
H1 201621.61 ct/kWh
H2 201520.88 ct/kWh
H1 201520.88 ct/kWh
H2 201421.62 ct/kWh
H1 201421.84 ct/kWh
H2 201322.29 ct/kWh
H1 201323.18 ct/kWh
H2 201222.64 ct/kWh
H1 201222.14 ct/kWh
H2 201122.25 ct/kWh
H1 201122.82 ct/kWh
H2 201021.19 ct/kWh
H1 201019.92 ct/kWh
H2 200918.19 ct/kWh
H1 200917.95 ct/kWh
H2 200819.49 ct/kWh
H1 200818.74 ct/kWh
H2 200717.34 ct/kWh
H1 200715.67 ct/kWh

Compare Sweden with

IT

Italy

35.98 ct/kWh

FI

Finland

35.36 ct/kWh

PL

Poland

32.88 ct/kWh

NO

Norway

32.33 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: Sweden Fuel: Sweden

Source: Eurostat (nrg_pc_204)

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