Belarus vs Hungary: Electricity Compared
Belarus generated 45.1 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Hungary 40.2 TWh, according to Ember. Belarus' largest source was gas (56.5%); Hungary's was nuclear (40.1%). Each kWh generated emitted 316 gCO2/kWh in Belarus and 163 gCO2/kWh in Hungary. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Why this comparison: similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Gas supplied 56.5% of Belarus' electricity in 2025, against 20.3% in Hungary.
- Belarus' electricity was 1.9 times as carbon intensive as Hungary's in 2025, at 316 gCO2/kWh against 163 gCO2/kWh.
- Low carbon sources supplied 39.8% of Belarus' electricity in 2025 and 75.3% of Hungary's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 44.6 TWh in Belarus and 49.2 TWh in Hungary.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Belarus | Hungary |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 45.1 TWh | 40.2 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 44.6 TWh | 49.2 TWh |
| Demand per person | 4.99 MWh | 5.11 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 316 gCO2/kWh | 163 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 14.3 MtCO2 | 6.53 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 39.8% | 75.3% |
| Largest source | Gas 56.5% | Nuclear 40.1% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generation| Source | Belarus | Hungary |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 56.5% | 20.3% |
| Nuclear | 37.6% | 40.1% |
| Solar | 0.3% | 27.1% |
| Bioenergy | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Other fossil | 3.7% | 1.0% |
| Coal | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| Wind | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Hydro | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Other renewables | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Carbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Belarus | Hungary |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | n/a | 415 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | n/a | 417 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | n/a | 443 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | n/a | 454 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | n/a | 445 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | n/a | 450 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | n/a | 452 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | n/a | 459 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | n/a | 463 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | n/a | 466 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 518 gCO2/kWh | 451 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 517 gCO2/kWh | 439 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 516 gCO2/kWh | 432 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 514 gCO2/kWh | 469 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 515 gCO2/kWh | 431 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 512 gCO2/kWh | 383 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 515 gCO2/kWh | 390 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 509 gCO2/kWh | 386 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 512 gCO2/kWh | 376 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 534 gCO2/kWh | 344 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 511 gCO2/kWh | 341 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 509 gCO2/kWh | 341 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 510 gCO2/kWh | 333 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 506 gCO2/kWh | 318 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 507 gCO2/kWh | 300 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 507 gCO2/kWh | 298 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 506 gCO2/kWh | 300 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 500 gCO2/kWh | 290 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 501 gCO2/kWh | 284 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 499 gCO2/kWh | 266 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 499 gCO2/kWh | 257 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 433 gCO2/kWh | 239 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 439 gCO2/kWh | 229 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 360 gCO2/kWh | 196 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 329 gCO2/kWh | 184 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 316 gCO2/kWh | 163 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Belarus | Hungary |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | n/a | n/a |
| 1991 | n/a | n/a |
| 1992 | n/a | n/a |
| 1993 | n/a | n/a |
| 1994 | n/a | n/a |
| 1995 | n/a | n/a |
| 1996 | n/a | n/a |
| 1997 | n/a | n/a |
| 1998 | n/a | n/a |
| 1999 | n/a | n/a |
| 2000 | 3.33 MWh | 3.79 MWh |
| 2001 | 3.36 MWh | 3.89 MWh |
| 2002 | 3.34 MWh | 3.99 MWh |
| 2003 | 3.41 MWh | 4.06 MWh |
| 2004 | 3.54 MWh | 4.08 MWh |
| 2005 | 3.62 MWh | 4.17 MWh |
| 2006 | 3.77 MWh | 4.29 MWh |
| 2007 | 3.78 MWh | 4.38 MWh |
| 2008 | 3.87 MWh | 4.39 MWh |
| 2009 | 3.67 MWh | 4.14 MWh |
| 2010 | 3.96 MWh | 4.27 MWh |
| 2011 | 3.99 MWh | 4.29 MWh |
| 2012 | 4.06 MWh | 4.30 MWh |
| 2013 | 4.00 MWh | 4.26 MWh |
| 2014 | 4.02 MWh | 4.34 MWh |
| 2015 | 3.87 MWh | 4.47 MWh |
| 2016 | 3.85 MWh | 4.55 MWh |
| 2017 | 3.91 MWh | 4.68 MWh |
| 2018 | 4.01 MWh | 4.75 MWh |
| 2019 | 4.04 MWh | 4.80 MWh |
| 2020 | 4.07 MWh | 4.78 MWh |
| 2021 | 4.43 MWh | 5.03 MWh |
| 2022 | 3.98 MWh | 4.95 MWh |
| 2023 | 4.55 MWh | 4.82 MWh |
| 2024 | 4.99 MWh | 5.04 MWh |
| 2025 | 4.99 MWh | 5.11 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.