How Much Electricity Does It Take to Mine 1 Bitcoin in 2024? [Post-Halving Global Comparison]

⚡ The 2024 Bitcoin Mining Electricity Costs Around the World (Post-Halving)

A new global map by NFT Evening illustrates how much it costs in electricity alone to mine 1 Bitcoin post-2024 halving, and the numbers are jaw-dropping.

This halving event not only reduced rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC but also significantly shifted the economics of mining. Electricity cost now plays a more critical role than ever.


🌍 Top 10 Cheapest Countries to Mine 1 BTC

CountryElectricity Cost
Iran$1,328
Libya$5,294
Ethiopia$1,996
Sudan$3,970
Syria$3,970
Cuba$3,970
Bhutan$9,930
Uzbekistan$15,230
Kyrgyzstan$8,610
Argentina$12,580

🔋 These countries benefit from state subsidies, low energy demand, or abundant hydro resources.


🔥 Most Expensive Countries to Mine 1 BTC

CountryElectricity Cost
Italy$306,550
Bahamas$280,720
Germany$269,470
Cayman Islands$268,810
UK$271,460
Belgium$280,060
Ireland$321,110
Netherlands$212,530
Switzerland$236,370
France$190,020

🚫 European nations top the list — due to high taxes, grid congestion, and green energy transitions.


💡 What Does This Mean for Miners in 2024?

  • Miners will migrate to cheaper energy markets like the Middle East, parts of Africa, or Latin America.
  • Countries with energy subsidies (like Iran and Argentina) may see surging mining activity — if regulation allows it.
  • In high-cost areas, only the most efficient operations will survive.

🛑 Banned or Restricted Countries

Countries like China, Nepal, and Morocco have outright banned crypto mining, regardless of electricity rates.


📌 Final Thoughts

As mining rewards shrink and energy costs rise, the future of Bitcoin mining depends heavily on geopolitics, infrastructure, and sustainability. If you’re a miner or investor, this global energy cost map is a must-watch metric.

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