Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Hungary
Hungary: Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables was 7.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Hungary, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 7.4% for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Hungary peaked at 7.6% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
That places Hungary 10th out of 79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.9% | 0.0% | 4.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.3% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.2% | 4.2% | 6.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.0% | 6.4% | 7.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.0% | 6.5% | 7.4% | 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 50.73 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Hungary?
- Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Hungary was 7.4% in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 7.6% in 2014.
- What is the lowest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Hungary rank for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables?
- Hungary ranks 10th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.7%. 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 (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of the total (direct) primary energy.