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    Global Average Electricity Price

    Last updated: January 25, 2026

    $0.14

    USD/kWh

    The global average electricity price is approximately $0.14 per kWh. Prices range from under $0.05 in subsidized markets to over $0.35 in parts of Europe.

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    Global Average Electricity Price by Country

    Country Value (USD/kWh) ↓Source
    Germany0.39Eurostat
    United Kingdom0.34Ofgem
    Japan0.27METI
    Australia0.26AER
    France0.23Eurostat
    United States0.17EIA
    Brazil0.14ANEEL
    Canada0.12StatCan
    South Korea0.11KEPCO
    Pakistan0.1NEPRA
    China0.08NEA
    India0.08CEA
    United Arab Emirates0.08FEWA
    Nigeria0.06NERC
    Saudi Arabia0.05ECRA

    Why This Average Exists

    Electricity pricing reflects energy policy, infrastructure investment, and resource availability.

    Factors That Affect Global Average Electricity Price

    • Energy mix
    • Government subsidies
    • Grid infrastructure
    • Fuel costs
    • Renewable penetration
    • Market regulation

    Methodology & Data Sources

    The data presented on this page is compiled from publicly available datasets published by international organizations including the World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO), International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations, NASA, and national statistical agencies.

    Global averages are calculated using population-weighted or arithmetic means depending on the metric. Country-level data reflects the most recent available figures, typically from 2023–2024. Where gaps exist, the latest available data point is used.

    All figures are subject to revision as source organizations update their datasets. For the most authoritative data, we encourage consulting the original sources linked in the table above.

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