Hungary Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Hungary generated 40.2 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Nuclear was the largest source at 40.1%, followed by solar (27.1%) and gas (20.3%). Demand was 49.2 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 163 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through August 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Hungary generated 40.2 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Nuclear supplied 40.1% of Hungary's electricity in 2025.
- Solar supplied 27.1% of Hungary's electricity in 2025.
- Gas supplied 20.3% of Hungary's electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 75.3% of Hungary's generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of Hungary's electricity was 163 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- Hungary's carbon intensity in 2025 was 61% lower than in 1990, when it was 415 gCO2/kWh.
- Hungary had the 50th highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 40.2 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 49.2 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 5.11 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | 9.00 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 163 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 6.53 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 50 of 93 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear | 16.1 TWh | 40.1% |
| Solar | 10.9 TWh | 27.1% |
| Gas | 8.15 TWh | 20.3% |
| Bioenergy | 2.40 TWh | 6.0% |
| Coal | 1.36 TWh | 3.4% |
| Wind | 600 GWh | 1.5% |
| Other fossil | 400 GWh | 1.0% |
| Hydro | 250 GWh | 0.6% |
| Other renewables | 20.0 GWh | 0.1% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Nuclear | Solar | Gas | Bioenergy | Coal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13.7 TWh | 0 TWh | 4.47 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 8.55 TWh |
| 1991 | 13.7 TWh | 0 TWh | 5.03 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 8.04 TWh |
| 1992 | 14.0 TWh | 0 TWh | 4.20 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 9.11 TWh |
| 1993 | 13.8 TWh | 0 TWh | 4.08 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 9.02 TWh |
| 1994 | 14.1 TWh | 0 TWh | 4.83 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 8.73 TWh |
| 1995 | 14.0 TWh | 0 TWh | 5.21 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 9.08 TWh |
| 1996 | 14.2 TWh | 0 TWh | 6.37 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 9.61 TWh |
| 1997 | 14.0 TWh | 0 TWh | 5.74 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 9.39 TWh |
| 1998 | 14.0 TWh | 0 TWh | 7.32 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 9.56 TWh |
| 1999 | 14.1 TWh | 0 TWh | 7.82 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 10.2 TWh |
| 2000 | 14.2 TWh | 0 TWh | 6.60 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 9.59 TWh |
| 2001 | 14.1 TWh | 0 TWh | 8.86 TWh | 70.0 GWh | 8.84 TWh |
| 2002 | 14.0 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.7 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 8.98 TWh |
| 2003 | 11.0 TWh | 0 TWh | 11.9 TWh | 160 GWh | 9.17 TWh |
| 2004 | 11.9 TWh | 0 TWh | 11.7 TWh | 730 GWh | 8.18 TWh |
| 2005 | 13.8 TWh | 0 TWh | 12.4 TWh | 1.66 TWh | 7.02 TWh |
| 2006 | 13.5 TWh | 0 TWh | 13.2 TWh | 1.26 TWh | 7.00 TWh |
| 2007 | 14.7 TWh | 0 TWh | 15.2 TWh | 1.56 TWh | 7.37 TWh |
| 2008 | 14.8 TWh | 0 TWh | 15.2 TWh | 1.94 TWh | 7.08 TWh |
| 2009 | 15.4 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.4 TWh | 2.33 TWh | 6.34 TWh |
| 2010 | 15.8 TWh | 0 TWh | 11.6 TWh | 2.30 TWh | 6.23 TWh |
| 2011 | 15.7 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.7 TWh | 1.86 TWh | 6.48 TWh |
| 2012 | 15.8 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 9.40 TWh | 1.65 TWh | 6.34 TWh |
| 2013 | 15.4 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 5.54 TWh | 1.83 TWh | 6.30 TWh |
| 2014 | 15.7 TWh | 70.0 GWh | 4.24 TWh | 2.13 TWh | 5.99 TWh |
| 2015 | 15.8 TWh | 140 GWh | 5.11 TWh | 2.16 TWh | 5.79 TWh |
| 2016 | 16.1 TWh | 240 GWh | 6.48 TWh | 2.07 TWh | 5.63 TWh |
| 2017 | 16.1 TWh | 350 GWh | 7.87 TWh | 2.15 TWh | 4.93 TWh |
| 2018 | 15.7 TWh | 630 GWh | 7.28 TWh | 2.30 TWh | 4.67 TWh |
| 2019 | 16.3 TWh | 1.50 TWh | 8.70 TWh | 2.23 TWh | 4.03 TWh |
| 2020 | 16.1 TWh | 2.46 TWh | 9.09 TWh | 2.15 TWh | 3.71 TWh |
| 2021 | 16.0 TWh | 3.80 TWh | 9.65 TWh | 2.23 TWh | 3.01 TWh |
| 2022 | 15.8 TWh | 4.73 TWh | 8.87 TWh | 2.14 TWh | 2.99 TWh |
| 2023 | 15.9 TWh | 6.93 TWh | 7.28 TWh | 1.56 TWh | 2.49 TWh |
| 2024 | 16.0 TWh | 9.20 TWh | 7.13 TWh | 1.83 TWh | 2.44 TWh |
| 2025 | 16.1 TWh | 10.9 TWh | 8.15 TWh | 2.40 TWh | 1.36 TWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40.2 TWh | 49.2 TWh | 163 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 38.0 TWh | 48.7 TWh | 184 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 35.5 TWh | 46.6 TWh | 196 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 35.8 TWh | 47.9 TWh | 229 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 36.1 TWh | 48.9 TWh | 239 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 34.9 TWh | 46.6 TWh | 257 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 34.3 TWh | 46.9 TWh | 266 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 32.1 TWh | 46.4 TWh | 284 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 32.9 TWh | 45.8 TWh | 290 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 31.9 TWh | 44.6 TWh | 300 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Hungary, 1990 to 2025
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through August 2026Monthly statistics through August 2026, TWh
| Month | Demand | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 3.66 TWh | 2.72 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 3.82 TWh | 2.95 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 4.15 TWh | 3.10 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 4.18 TWh | 3.06 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 4.38 TWh | 3.11 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 4.11 TWh | 3.04 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 4.07 TWh | 3.13 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 3.64 TWh | 3.29 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 3.66 TWh | 3.20 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 3.72 TWh | 3.26 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 3.83 TWh | 3.40 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 3.64 TWh | 3.15 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 3.59 TWh | 2.99 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 3.57 TWh | 3.36 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 4.10 TWh | 2.89 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 4.20 TWh | 2.83 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 4.76 TWh | 3.20 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 4.04 TWh | 2.84 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 4.11 TWh | 3.28 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 3.75 TWh | 3.33 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 3.44 TWh | 2.84 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 3.94 TWh | 3.53 TWh |
| 2026-07 | 4.01 TWh | 3.33 TWh |
| 2026-08 | 4.00 TWh | 2.88 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2026.
Hungary Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Hungary?
Nuclear was the largest source of electricity in Hungary in 2025, supplying 40.1% of generation, followed by solar (27.1%) and gas (20.3%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Hungary use?
Hungary used 49.2 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 5.11 MWh per person.
How clean is Hungary's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Hungary emitted 163 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 75.3% of generation. That is 65% below the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.
Does Hungary import electricity?
Yes. Hungary imported 9.00 TWh more electricity than it exported in 2025.