Primary energy from solar and wind in Hungary
Hungary: Primary energy from solar and wind was 11.32 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from solar and wind in Hungary, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 11.32 terawatt-hours for primary energy from solar and wind in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.8% on the previous year and up 1,257.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from solar and wind in Hungary peaked at 11.32 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Hungary 38th out of 110 countries with data for 2025, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0713 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.332 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9732 terawatt-hours | 0.528 terawatt-hours | 2.23 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.94 terawatt-hours | 3.11 terawatt-hours | 11.32 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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 energy from solar and wind in Hungary?
- Primary energy from solar and wind in Hungary was 11.32 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 11.32 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Hungary rank for primary energy from solar and wind?
- Hungary ranks 38th out of 110 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from solar and wind rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,257.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy from solar and wind. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.