Primary energy from nuclear in Hungary
Hungary: Primary energy from nuclear was 48.78 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from nuclear 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
The most recent figure for primary energy from nuclear in Hungary is 48.78 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from nuclear in Hungary peaked at 49.36 terawatt-hours in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Hungary 21st out of 213 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 17.72 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 42.09 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 42.27 terawatt-hours | 41.59 terawatt-hours | 42.97 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.64 terawatt-hours | 33.37 terawatt-hours | 46.75 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 47.96 terawatt-hours | 46.57 terawatt-hours | 49.36 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 48.43 terawatt-hours | 47.92 terawatt-hours | 48.78 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 nuclear in Hungary?
- Primary energy from nuclear in Hungary was 48.78 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 nuclear recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 49.36 terawatt-hours in 2019.
- What is the lowest primary energy from nuclear recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Hungary rank for primary energy from nuclear?
- Hungary ranks 21st out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from nuclear rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. 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 (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy from nuclear. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.