Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Hungary
Hungary: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 10,738 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity 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, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Hungary stood at 10,738 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, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Hungary peaked at 10,738 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 | 0.2 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 1 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 296.2 terawatt-hours | 1 terawatt-hours | 1,497 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,308 terawatt-hours | 2,459 terawatt-hours | 10,738 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 50.73 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Hungary?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Hungary was 10,738 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 solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 10,738 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Hungary rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Hungary ranks 25th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity 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 Solar energy generation vs. capacity. 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.