Hungary Wind Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Hungary generated 600 GWh of electricity from wind in 2025, 1.5% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 61st largest wind power producer in 2025 of the 111 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Wind supplied 8.5% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through October 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Hungary generated 600 GWh of electricity from wind in 2025.
- Wind supplied 1.5% of Hungary's electricity in 2025.
- Hungary was the 61st largest wind power producer in 2025 among the 111 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Hungary's wind generation in 2025 was 8% lower than in 2020, when it was 650 GWh.
- Hungary's wind generation in 2025 was 13% lower than in 2015, when it was 690 GWh.
- Hungary's wind generation peaked at 770 GWh in 2012.
- Hungary's wind share in 2025 was below the world share of 8.5%.
- Hungary had 320 MW of wind generating capacity in 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Wind generation | 600 GWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Hungary's electricity | 1.5% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of wind | 8.5% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by wind generation (each country's latest year) | 61 of 111 | 2025 · Ember |
| Wind capacity | 320 MW | 2025 · Ember |
Wind Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025| Year | Wind |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 TWh |
| 1991 | 0 TWh |
| 1992 | 0 TWh |
| 1993 | 0 TWh |
| 1994 | 0 TWh |
| 1995 | 0 TWh |
| 1996 | 0 TWh |
| 1997 | 0 TWh |
| 1998 | 0 TWh |
| 1999 | 0 TWh |
| 2000 | n/a |
| 2001 | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2006 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 110 GWh |
| 2008 | 200 GWh |
| 2009 | 330 GWh |
| 2010 | 530 GWh |
| 2011 | 630 GWh |
| 2012 | 770 GWh |
| 2013 | 720 GWh |
| 2014 | 660 GWh |
| 2015 | 690 GWh |
| 2016 | 680 GWh |
| 2017 | 760 GWh |
| 2018 | 610 GWh |
| 2019 | 730 GWh |
| 2020 | 650 GWh |
| 2021 | 660 GWh |
| 2022 | 610 GWh |
| 2023 | 650 GWh |
| 2024 | 660 GWh |
| 2025 | 600 GWh |
| Year | Hungary | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1991 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1992 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1993 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1994 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1995 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1996 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1997 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1998 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1999 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 2000 | n/a | 0.2% |
| 2001 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2002 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2003 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2004 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2005 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2006 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| 2007 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2008 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| 2009 | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 2013 | 2.4% | 2.7% |
| 2014 | 2.3% | 3.0% |
| 2015 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| 2016 | 2.1% | 3.9% |
| 2017 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| 2018 | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2019 | 2.1% | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | 1.8% | 6.6% |
| 2022 | 1.7% | 7.3% |
| 2023 | 1.8% | 7.8% |
| 2024 | 1.8% | 8.1% |
| 2025 | 1.5% | 8.5% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 600 GWh | 1.5% | 8.5% | 320 MW |
| 2024 | 660 GWh | 1.8% | 8.1% | 320 MW |
| 2023 | 650 GWh | 1.8% | 7.8% | 320 MW |
| 2022 | 610 GWh | 1.7% | 7.3% | 320 MW |
| 2021 | 660 GWh | 1.8% | 6.6% | 320 MW |
| 2020 | 650 GWh | 1.9% | 6.0% | 320 MW |
| 2019 | 730 GWh | 2.1% | 5.3% | 320 MW |
| 2018 | 610 GWh | 1.9% | 4.8% | 330 MW |
| 2017 | 760 GWh | 2.3% | 4.5% | 330 MW |
| 2016 | 680 GWh | 2.1% | 3.9% | 330 MW |
Full year by year history for Hungary
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Wind Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through October 2026| Month | Wind |
|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2024-12 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2025-01 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2025-02 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2025-03 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2025-04 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2025-05 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2025-06 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2025-07 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2025-08 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2025-09 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2025-11 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2025-12 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2026-01 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2026-02 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2026-03 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2026-04 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2026-05 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2026-06 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2026-07 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2026-08 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2026-09 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2026-10 | 40.0 GWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of October 2026. Monthly figures for Hungary can differ slightly from the annual totals.
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World Power Monitor. (2026). Hungary Wind Power: Generation, Share and Trend. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/hungary/wind/
World Power Monitor. Hungary Wind Power: Generation, Share and Trend. Data as of 2026-10. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/hungary/wind/
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