Primary direct energy consumption by source in Hungary
Hungary: Primary direct energy consumption by source was 95.42 terawatt-hours in 2024. ▼ Falling
Primary direct energy consumption by source in Hungary, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2024, primary direct energy consumption by source in Hungary stood at 95.42 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary direct energy consumption by source in Hungary peaked at 147.21 terawatt-hours in 1978 and was at its lowest, 44.27 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Hungary ranks 58th of 79 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 60 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 51.72 terawatt-hours | 44.27 terawatt-hours | 60.31 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 110.13 terawatt-hours | 70.05 terawatt-hours | 147.21 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 119.75 terawatt-hours | 107.25 terawatt-hours | 134.84 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 91.14 terawatt-hours | 82.26 terawatt-hours | 108.44 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 82.69 terawatt-hours | 72.27 terawatt-hours | 91.52 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 82.97 terawatt-hours | 70.44 terawatt-hours | 97.93 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 94.47 terawatt-hours | 89.38 terawatt-hours | 97.1 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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 primary direct energy consumption by source in Hungary?
- Primary direct energy consumption by source in Hungary was 95.42 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 147.21 terawatt-hours in 1978.
- What is the lowest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.27 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Hungary rank for primary direct energy consumption by source?
- Hungary ranks 58th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary direct energy consumption by source rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary direct energy consumption by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Energy consumption is measured in terawatt-hours, in terms of direct primary energy. This means that fossil fuels include the energy lost due to inefficiencies in energy production.