What is primary energy use by source in Hungary?

Primary energy use by source in Hungary was 0.5792 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 use by source recorded in Hungary?

The highest recorded value was 0.7712 terawatt-hours in 2012.

What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Hungary?

The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.

How does Hungary rank for primary energy use by source?

Hungary ranks 53rd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.

Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Hungary?

Over the last ten years it is down 16.4%. 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 use by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Primary energy use by source in Hungary

Name: Primary energy use by source in Hungary
Creator: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Hungary: Primary energy use by source was 0.5792 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.5792 terawatt-hours

Change on year

down 12.1%

World rank

53rd

of 79 countries

All-time high

0.7712 terawatt-hours

in 2012

All-time low

0 terawatt-hours

in 1965

Years of data

1965–2025

Primary energy use by source 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 use by source in Hungary is 0.5792 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 12.1% on the previous year and down 16.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Hungary peaked at 0.7712 terawatt-hours in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.

That places Hungary 53rd out of 79 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	0.0711 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0.331 terawatt-hours	10
2010s	0.677 terawatt-hours	0.527 terawatt-hours	0.7712 terawatt-hours	10
2020s	0.6355 terawatt-hours	0.5792 terawatt-hours	0.664 terawatt-hours	6

Countries ranked near Hungary

50 Sri Lanka 0.8243 terawatt-hours compare
51 Israel 0.7569 terawatt-hours compare
52 Czechia 0.665 terawatt-hours compare
54 Indonesia 0.4657 terawatt-hours compare
56 North Macedonia 0.2765 terawatt-hours compare

See the full ranking of 82 places →

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)

All data for Hungary →

Frequently asked questions

What is primary energy use by source in Hungary?: Primary energy use by source in Hungary was 0.5792 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 use by source recorded in Hungary?: The highest recorded value was 0.7712 terawatt-hours in 2012.
What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Hungary?: The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
How does Hungary rank for primary energy use by source?: Hungary ranks 53rd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Hungary?: Over the last ten years it is down 16.4%. 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 use by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Primary energy use by source
Unit: terawatt-hours
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 82 places, 4,686 data points, 1965–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.