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Electricity Price in Norway

H1 2026 · incl. all taxes · Consumption band: 2,500–5,000 kWh/year

All energy prices Norway

Current Price

NONorway

19.93ct/kWh

−20.4 %cheaper vs. EU average (25.03 ct/kWh)

EU Average

25.03 ct/kWh

H1 2026

Rank

#26

of 40 countries

Norway's household electricity price is currently 19.93 ct/kWh (H1 2026), ranking #26 among 40 European countries. This is 20.4% 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 Norway has risen by 0.7 ct/kWh (3.7%). Over the past three years, prices have fluctuated, reflecting the volatile European energy market.

Among its geographic neighbors, Norway's electricity price of 19.93 ct/kWh is the lowest among its neighbors — cheaper than Sweden (30.62 ct/kWh). The EU-wide average is 25.03 ct/kWh.

Price History

Price History

PeriodPrice
H1 202619.93 ct/kWh
H2 202519.22 ct/kWh
H1 202519.86 ct/kWh
H2 202419.02 ct/kWh
H1 202419.93 ct/kWh
H2 202318.66 ct/kWh
H1 202319.19 ct/kWh
H2 202223.02 ct/kWh
H1 202219.94 ct/kWh
H2 202122.06 ct/kWh
H1 202118.26 ct/kWh
H2 202013.22 ct/kWh
H1 202013.55 ct/kWh
H2 201917.44 ct/kWh
H1 201918.67 ct/kWh
H2 201819.07 ct/kWh
H1 201817.51 ct/kWh
H2 201716.05 ct/kWh
H1 201716.42 ct/kWh
H2 201616.31 ct/kWh
H1 201615.15 ct/kWh
H2 201514.34 ct/kWh
H1 201516.14 ct/kWh
H2 201416.61 ct/kWh
H1 201416.53 ct/kWh
H2 201317.78 ct/kWh
H1 201319.09 ct/kWh
H2 201217.75 ct/kWh
H1 201218.81 ct/kWh
H2 201118.70 ct/kWh
H1 201121.33 ct/kWh
H2 201019.07 ct/kWh
H1 201020.27 ct/kWh
H2 200915.63 ct/kWh
H1 200915.65 ct/kWh
H2 200817.00 ct/kWh
H1 200816.39 ct/kWh
H2 200714.98 ct/kWh

Compare Norway with

IS

Iceland

20.76 ct/kWh

LU

Luxembourg

20.23 ct/kWh

SK

Slovakia

19.85 ct/kWh

MD

Moldova

18.72 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.
Fuel: Norway

Source: Eurostat (nrg_pc_204)

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