Cyprus recorded the second-highest electricity prices for non-household consumers in the European Union during the second half of 2025. According to data released by Eurostat, the cost for businesses reached €24.29 per 100 kilowatt-hours (kWh), placing the island nation just behind Ireland, where prices were €25.52 per 100 kWh.
This positioning highlights the challenging economic landscape for Cypriot businesses. Following Cyprus, Germany reported electricity prices of €22.64 per 100 kWh. In stark contrast, the lowest prices in the EU were noted in Finland and Sweden, with rates of €7.48 and €9.70 per 100 kWh respectively.
Electricity prices: Recent Trends in EU Electricity Pricing
Eurostat’s figures focus on non-household consumers with annual electricity consumption between 500 megawatt-hours (MWh) and 2,000 MWh. The average electricity price across the EU for this category fell to €18.37 per 100 kWh in the second half of 2025, down from €19.03 in the first half, marking a 3.5 per cent decline.
The trend of decreasing prices has been noted since the first half of 2023, when the average stood at €21.51 per 100 kWh. This downward trajectory continued into the second half of 2023, dropping to €20.03 per 100 kWh, and further to €18.85 per 100 kWh in the first half of 2024. However, there was a slight uptick to €19.41 per 100 kWh in the latter half of 2024, before prices dipped again to €19.03 in early 2025.
Regional Variations in Price Changes
Eurostat reported that 18 EU member states experienced a reduction in electricity prices during the latter half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Notably, Slovenia saw the most significant drop at 16.6 per cent, followed by Luxembourg at 15.8 per cent and France at 14.1 per cent. These reductions provide a contrasting backdrop to the rising costs facing businesses in Cyprus.
Conversely, five EU countries recorded increases in electricity prices. Romania experienced the sharpest rise at 15.4 per cent, while Sweden’s prices increased by 9.4 per cent. Bulgaria, Belgium, and Slovakia also saw price hikes of 6.8 per cent, 2.8 per cent, and 1.4 per cent respectively. Meanwhile, Malta displayed relative stability with a minor increase of 0.4 per cent and Austria witnessing a slight decrease of 1.0 per cent.
The ongoing fluctuations in electricity pricing across Europe continue to impact businesses, particularly in regions like Cyprus, where high costs could affect competitiveness and operational sustainability.
