Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Hungary
Hungary: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 11,969 in 2022. ▼ Falling
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Hungary, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 11,969 for electricity generation, gigawatt hours in 2022.
That represents a change of down 6.6% on the previous year and down 25.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Hungary peaked at 23,254 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 10,430, in 2014.
Hungary ranks 75th of 224 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20,713 | — |
| 2001 | 21,976 | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 21,938 | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 22,763 | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 20,831 | -8.5% |
| 2005 | 19,980 | -4.1% |
| 2006 | 20,773 | +4.0% |
| 2007 | 23,254 | +11.9% |
| 2008 | 22,736 | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 17,470 | -23.2% |
| 2010 | 18,438 | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 17,491 | -5.1% |
| 2012 | 16,078 | -8.1% |
| 2013 | 12,003 | -25.3% |
| 2014 | 10,430 | -13.1% |
| 2015 | 11,093 | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 12,300 | +10.9% |
| 2017 | 13,053 | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 12,207 | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 12,955 | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 12,962 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 12,817 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 11,969 | -6.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21,243 | 17,470 | 23,254 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,605 | 10,430 | 18,438 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,583 | 11,969 | 12,962 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 72 Myanmar 12,621 compare
- 73 Côte d'Ivoire 12,151 compare
- 74 Lao People's Democratic Republic 12,000 compare
- 76 Bosnia and Herzegovina 11,106 compare
- 77 Lebanon 10,920 compare
- 78 Democratic People’s Republic of Korea 9,800 compare
More energy & mining data for Hungary
- Fuel imports 8.6% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.3% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 1.3% (2025)
- Gas production 17.21 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,778 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 17.21 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 1,778 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Hungary?
- Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Hungary was 11,969 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 23,254 in 2007.
- What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,430 in 2014.
- How does Hungary rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Hungary ranks 75th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
- Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides information on electricity generation and installed capacity, categorized by energy type (renewable and non-renewable) and five technology types (Fossil fuels, Hydropower, Solar energy, Wind energy, and Bioenergy). The data has been sourced from the International Renewable Energy Agency (https://pxweb.irena.org/pxweb/en/IRENASTAT). The indicators on energy transition have been formulated to help users understand the progress in the adoption of renewable energy sources vis-à-vis the increasing energy requirements.