Renewable energy generation in Hungary
Hungary: Renewable energy generation was 10.74 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Renewable energy generation in Hungary, 1990–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, renewable energy generation in Hungary stood at 10.74 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 16.7% on the previous year and up 7,515.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable energy generation in Hungary peaked at 10.74 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
That places Hungary 25th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0002 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.001 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2962 terawatt-hours | 0.001 terawatt-hours | 1.5 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.31 terawatt-hours | 2.46 terawatt-hours | 10.74 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 renewable energy generation in Hungary?
- Renewable energy generation in Hungary was 10.74 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest renewable energy generation recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 10.74 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest renewable energy generation recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Hungary rank for renewable energy generation?
- Hungary ranks 25th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is renewable energy generation rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7,515.6%. 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) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Renewable energy generation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.