Installed solar pv capacity in Hungary
Hungary: Installed solar pv capacity was 8.18 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar pv capacity in Hungary, 2007–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed solar pv capacity in Hungary is 8.18, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is up 14.1% on the previous year and up 4,654.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar pv capacity in Hungary peaked at 8.18 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.0004, in 2007.
That places Hungary 26th out of 218 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Installed solar pv capacity in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0.0004 | — |
| 2008 | 0.001 | +150.0% |
| 2009 | 0.001 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.002 | +100.0% |
| 2011 | 0.004 | +100.0% |
| 2012 | 0.012 | +200.0% |
| 2013 | 0.035 | +191.7% |
| 2014 | 0.089 | +154.3% |
| 2015 | 0.172 | +93.3% |
| 2016 | 0.235 | +36.6% |
| 2017 | 0.344 | +46.4% |
| 2018 | 0.728 | +111.6% |
| 2019 | 1.4 | +92.3% |
| 2020 | 2.13 | +52.2% |
| 2021 | 2.97 | +39.3% |
| 2022 | 4.24 | +42.7% |
| 2023 | 5.91 | +39.6% |
| 2024 | 7.17 | +21.3% |
| 2025 | 8.18 | +14.1% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 8.18 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.01, 8.1× the median. (76 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 8.18 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.57, 5.2× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0008 | 0.0004 | 0.001 | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.3021 | 0.002 | 1.4 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.1 | 2.13 | 8.18 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More energy & mining data for Hungary
- Ores and metals imports 2.4% (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)
- Gas production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar pv capacity in Hungary?
- Installed solar pv capacity in Hungary was 8.18 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar pv capacity recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 8.18 in 2025.
- What is the lowest installed solar pv capacity recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0004 in 2007.
- How does Hungary rank for installed solar pv capacity?
- Hungary ranks 26th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is installed solar pv capacity rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,654.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Installed solar pv capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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