Net energy embedded in traded goods in Hungary
Hungary: Net energy embedded in traded goods was -9.24 terawatt-hours in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Net energy embedded in traded goods in Hungary, 1995–2020
Source: Kulionis (2021) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2020, net energy embedded in traded goods in Hungary stood at -9.24 terawatt-hours.
The figure is up 6.1% on the previous year and down 153.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net energy embedded in traded goods in Hungary peaked at 72.96 terawatt-hours in 2005 and was at its lowest, -36.19 terawatt-hours, in 2016.
That places Hungary 29th out of 43 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25.06 terawatt-hours | 1.36 terawatt-hours | 62.33 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 2000s | 57.37 terawatt-hours | 36.99 terawatt-hours | 72.96 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.61 terawatt-hours | -36.19 terawatt-hours | 17.3 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | -9.24 terawatt-hours | -9.24 terawatt-hours | -9.24 terawatt-hours | 1 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
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)
- Fuel exports 4.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.1% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 50.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net energy embedded in traded goods in Hungary?
- Net energy embedded in traded goods in Hungary was -9.24 terawatt-hours in 2020, according to Kulionis (2021) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net energy embedded in traded goods recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 72.96 terawatt-hours in 2005.
- What is the lowest net energy embedded in traded goods recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was -36.19 terawatt-hours in 2016.
- How does Hungary rank for net energy embedded in traded goods?
- Hungary ranks 29th out of 43 countries with data for 2020.
- Is net energy embedded in traded goods rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 153.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Kulionis (2021) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Net energy embedded in traded goods. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net energy embedded in traded goods is the difference in energy embedded in exported goods, and imported goods. A positive value means that a country is a net importer; a negative means it's a net exporter. Measured in terawatt-hours.