Installed solar energy capacity in Hungary
Hungary: Installed solar energy capacity was 7.7 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Hungary, 2007–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed solar energy capacity in Hungary is 7.7 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is up 30.3% on the previous year and up 8,550.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Hungary peaked at 7.7 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0004 gigawatts, in 2007.
That places Hungary 25th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0008 gigawatts | 0.0004 gigawatts | 0.001 gigawatts | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.3021 gigawatts | 0.002 gigawatts | 1.4 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.59 gigawatts | 2.13 gigawatts | 7.7 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 22 South Africa 9.06 gigawatts compare
- 23 Austria 8.48 gigawatts compare
- 24 Switzerland 7.76 gigawatts compare
- 26 United Arab Emirates 6.47 gigawatts compare
- 27 Portugal 5.81 gigawatts compare
- 28 Canada 5.77 gigawatts 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)
- 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 installed solar energy capacity in Hungary?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Hungary was 7.7 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 7.7 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0004 gigawatts in 2007.
- How does Hungary rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Hungary ranks 25th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8,550.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Installed solar energy capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total solar (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power.