Hungary vs Serbia: Electricity Compared
Hungary generated 40.2 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Serbia 36.7 TWh, according to Ember. Hungary's largest source was nuclear (40.1%); Serbia's was coal (65.0%). Each kWh generated emitted 163 gCO2/kWh in Hungary and 696 gCO2/kWh in Serbia. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector.
Key Facts
- Coal supplied 65.0% of Serbia's electricity in 2025, against 3.4% in Hungary.
- Serbia's electricity was 4.3 times as carbon intensive as Hungary's in 2025, at 696 gCO2/kWh against 163 gCO2/kWh.
- Low carbon sources supplied 75.3% of Hungary's electricity in 2025 and 27.8% of Serbia's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 49.2 TWh in Hungary and 38.0 TWh in Serbia.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Hungary | Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 40.2 TWh | 36.7 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 49.2 TWh | 38.0 TWh |
| Demand per person | 5.11 MWh | 5.68 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 163 gCO2/kWh | 696 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 6.53 MtCO2 | 25.5 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 75.3% | 27.8% |
| Largest source | Nuclear 40.1% | Coal 65.0% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generation| Source | Hungary | Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| Coal | 3.4% | 65.0% |
| Nuclear | 40.1% | 0.0% |
| Solar | 27.1% | 0.4% |
| Hydro | 0.6% | 22.3% |
| Gas | 20.3% | 6.8% |
| Bioenergy | 6.0% | 1.1% |
| Wind | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other fossil | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other renewables | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Carbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Hungary | Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 415 gCO2/kWh | 787 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | 417 gCO2/kWh | 724 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | 443 gCO2/kWh | 734 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | 454 gCO2/kWh | 738 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | 445 gCO2/kWh | 720 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | 450 gCO2/kWh | 701 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | 452 gCO2/kWh | 649 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | 459 gCO2/kWh | 704 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | 463 gCO2/kWh | 713 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | 466 gCO2/kWh | 646 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 451 gCO2/kWh | 700 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 439 gCO2/kWh | 702 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 432 gCO2/kWh | 708 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 469 gCO2/kWh | 750 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 431 gCO2/kWh | 720 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 383 gCO2/kWh | 687 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 390 gCO2/kWh | 724 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 386 gCO2/kWh | 742 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 376 gCO2/kWh | 750 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 344 gCO2/kWh | 734 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 341 gCO2/kWh | 693 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 341 gCO2/kWh | 780 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 333 gCO2/kWh | 752 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 318 gCO2/kWh | 752 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 300 gCO2/kWh | 684 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 298 gCO2/kWh | 744 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 300 gCO2/kWh | 730 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 290 gCO2/kWh | 753 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 284 gCO2/kWh | 710 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 266 gCO2/kWh | 721 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 257 gCO2/kWh | 736 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 239 gCO2/kWh | 666 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 229 gCO2/kWh | 711 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 196 gCO2/kWh | 639 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 184 gCO2/kWh | 668 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 163 gCO2/kWh | 696 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Hungary | Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.79 MWh | 4.54 MWh |
| 2001 | 3.89 MWh | 4.78 MWh |
| 2002 | 3.99 MWh | 4.95 MWh |
| 2003 | 4.06 MWh | 4.88 MWh |
| 2004 | 4.08 MWh | 4.88 MWh |
| 2005 | 4.17 MWh | 4.50 MWh |
| 2006 | 4.29 MWh | 4.67 MWh |
| 2007 | 4.38 MWh | 4.80 MWh |
| 2008 | 4.39 MWh | 4.95 MWh |
| 2009 | 4.14 MWh | 4.89 MWh |
| 2010 | 4.27 MWh | 5.02 MWh |
| 2011 | 4.29 MWh | 5.12 MWh |
| 2012 | 4.30 MWh | 4.99 MWh |
| 2013 | 4.26 MWh | 5.04 MWh |
| 2014 | 4.34 MWh | 4.84 MWh |
| 2015 | 4.47 MWh | 5.11 MWh |
| 2016 | 4.55 MWh | 5.15 MWh |
| 2017 | 4.68 MWh | 5.27 MWh |
| 2018 | 4.75 MWh | 5.24 MWh |
| 2019 | 4.80 MWh | 5.30 MWh |
| 2020 | 4.78 MWh | 5.29 MWh |
| 2021 | 5.03 MWh | 5.58 MWh |
| 2022 | 4.95 MWh | 5.54 MWh |
| 2023 | 4.82 MWh | 5.48 MWh |
| 2024 | 5.04 MWh | 5.56 MWh |
| 2025 | 5.11 MWh | 5.68 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.