Electricity Price in Croatia
H1 2026 · incl. all taxes · Consumption band: 2,500–5,000 kWh/year
Current Price
HRCroatia18.16ct/kWh
−27.5 %cheaper vs. EU average (25.03 ct/kWh)
EU Average
25.03 ct/kWh
H1 2026
Rank
#29
of 40 countries
Croatia's household electricity price is currently 18.16 ct/kWh (H1 2026), ranking #29 among 40 European countries. This is 27.5% below 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 Croatia has risen by 1.6 ct/kWh (9.9%). Over the past three years, prices have risen significantly — driven by higher energy costs across Europe.
Among its geographic neighbors, Croatia's electricity price of 18.16 ct/kWh is higher than Bosnia & Herzegovina (9.95 ct/kWh) but lower than Slovenia (21.18 ct/kWh). The EU-wide average is 25.03 ct/kWh.
Price History
Price History
| Period | Price |
|---|---|
| H1 2026 | 18.16 ct/kWh |
| H2 2025 | 16.52 ct/kWh |
| H1 2025 | 16.18 ct/kWh |
| H2 2024 | 14.83 ct/kWh |
| H1 2024 | 14.72 ct/kWh |
| H2 2023 | 14.80 ct/kWh |
| H1 2023 | 14.80 ct/kWh |
| H2 2022 | 14.79 ct/kWh |
| H1 2022 | 13.54 ct/kWh |
| H2 2021 | 13.13 ct/kWh |
| H1 2021 | 12.91 ct/kWh |
| H2 2020 | 13.07 ct/kWh |
| H1 2020 | 13.01 ct/kWh |
| H2 2019 | 13.24 ct/kWh |
| H1 2019 | 13.21 ct/kWh |
| H2 2018 | 13.21 ct/kWh |
| H1 2018 | 13.11 ct/kWh |
| H2 2017 | 12.36 ct/kWh |
| H1 2017 | 11.96 ct/kWh |
| H2 2016 | 13.31 ct/kWh |
| H1 2016 | 13.11 ct/kWh |
| H2 2015 | 13.12 ct/kWh |
| H1 2015 | 13.17 ct/kWh |
| H2 2014 | 13.24 ct/kWh |
| H1 2014 | 13.12 ct/kWh |
| H2 2013 | 13.50 ct/kWh |
| H1 2013 | 13.72 ct/kWh |
| H2 2012 | 13.84 ct/kWh |
| H1 2012 | 12.08 ct/kWh |
| H2 2011 | 11.46 ct/kWh |
| H1 2011 | 11.37 ct/kWh |
| H2 2010 | 11.53 ct/kWh |
| H1 2010 | 11.51 ct/kWh |
| H2 2009 | 11.64 ct/kWh |
| H1 2009 | 11.51 ct/kWh |
| H2 2008 | 11.84 ct/kWh |
| H1 2008 | 9.90 ct/kWh |
| H2 2007 | 9.84 ct/kWh |
| H1 2007 | 9.24 ct/kWh |
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Source: Eurostat (nrg_pc_204)
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