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Hungary vs Serbia: Electricity Compared

Hungary generated 40.1 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Serbia 36.2 TWh, according to Ember. Hungary's largest source was nuclear (40.1%); Serbia's was coal (65.3%). Each kWh generated emitted 162 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.

Who is bigger and who is cleaner? Hungary is the bigger electricity producer, generating 1.1 times as much as Serbia in 2025 (40.1 TWh against 36.2 TWh). Hungary has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 162 gCO2/kWh against 696 gCO2/kWh in Serbia in 2025.

Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector.

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Key Facts

  • Coal supplied 65.3% of Serbia's electricity in 2025, against 3.3% in Hungary.
  • Serbia's electricity was 4.3 times as carbon intensive as Hungary's in 2025, at 696 gCO2/kWh against 162 gCO2/kWh.
  • Low carbon sources supplied 75.4% of Hungary's electricity in 2025 and 28.3% of Serbia's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 49.1 TWh in Hungary and 38.3 TWh in Serbia.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure Hungary Serbia
Total generation40.1 TWh36.2 TWh
Electricity demand49.1 TWh38.3 TWh
Demand per person5.11 MWh5.68 MWh
Carbon intensity162 gCO2/kWh696 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions6.50 MtCO225.2 MtCO2
Low carbon share75.4%28.3%
Largest sourceNuclear 40.1%Coal 65.3%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
Source Hungary Serbia
Coal 3.3% 65.3%
Nuclear 40.1% 0.0%
Solar 27.1% 1.0%
Hydro 0.6% 22.2%
Gas 20.3% 6.1%
Bioenergy 6.0% 1.1%
Wind 1.5% 4.1%
Other fossil 1.0% 0.3%
Other renewables 0.1% 0.0%

Carbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in Hungary and Serbia, 1990 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Hungary and Serbia each year from 1990 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 162 gCO2/kWh in Hungary and 696 gCO2/kWh in Serbia. 0 200 400 600 800 19901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Hungary and Serbia each year from 1990 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 162 gCO2/kWh in Hungary and 696 gCO2/kWh in Serbia.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in Hungary and Serbia, 1990 to 2025
YearHungarySerbia
1990415 gCO2/kWh787 gCO2/kWh
1991417 gCO2/kWh724 gCO2/kWh
1992443 gCO2/kWh734 gCO2/kWh
1993454 gCO2/kWh738 gCO2/kWh
1994445 gCO2/kWh720 gCO2/kWh
1995450 gCO2/kWh701 gCO2/kWh
1996452 gCO2/kWh649 gCO2/kWh
1997459 gCO2/kWh704 gCO2/kWh
1998463 gCO2/kWh713 gCO2/kWh
1999466 gCO2/kWh646 gCO2/kWh
2000451 gCO2/kWh700 gCO2/kWh
2001439 gCO2/kWh702 gCO2/kWh
2002432 gCO2/kWh708 gCO2/kWh
2003469 gCO2/kWh750 gCO2/kWh
2004431 gCO2/kWh720 gCO2/kWh
2005383 gCO2/kWh687 gCO2/kWh
2006390 gCO2/kWh724 gCO2/kWh
2007386 gCO2/kWh742 gCO2/kWh
2008376 gCO2/kWh750 gCO2/kWh
2009344 gCO2/kWh734 gCO2/kWh
2010341 gCO2/kWh693 gCO2/kWh
2011341 gCO2/kWh780 gCO2/kWh
2012333 gCO2/kWh752 gCO2/kWh
2013318 gCO2/kWh752 gCO2/kWh
2014300 gCO2/kWh684 gCO2/kWh
2015298 gCO2/kWh744 gCO2/kWh
2016300 gCO2/kWh730 gCO2/kWh
2017290 gCO2/kWh753 gCO2/kWh
2018284 gCO2/kWh710 gCO2/kWh
2019266 gCO2/kWh721 gCO2/kWh
2020257 gCO2/kWh736 gCO2/kWh
2021239 gCO2/kWh666 gCO2/kWh
2022229 gCO2/kWh711 gCO2/kWh
2023196 gCO2/kWh639 gCO2/kWh
2024184 gCO2/kWh668 gCO2/kWh
2025162 gCO2/kWh696 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in Hungary and Serbia, 1990 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in Hungary and Serbia each year from 1990 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 5.11 MWh in Hungary and 5.68 MWh in Serbia. 0.0 1.5 3.0 4.5 6.0 19901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in Hungary and Serbia each year from 1990 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 5.11 MWh in Hungary and 5.68 MWh in Serbia.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in Hungary and Serbia, 1990 to 2025
YearHungarySerbia
1990n/an/a
1991n/an/a
1992n/an/a
1993n/an/a
1994n/an/a
1995n/an/a
1996n/an/a
1997n/an/a
1998n/an/a
1999n/an/a
20003.79 MWh4.54 MWh
20013.89 MWh4.78 MWh
20023.99 MWh4.95 MWh
20034.06 MWh4.88 MWh
20044.08 MWh4.88 MWh
20054.17 MWh4.50 MWh
20064.29 MWh4.67 MWh
20074.38 MWh4.80 MWh
20084.39 MWh4.95 MWh
20094.14 MWh4.89 MWh
20104.27 MWh5.02 MWh
20114.29 MWh5.12 MWh
20124.30 MWh4.99 MWh
20134.26 MWh5.04 MWh
20144.34 MWh4.84 MWh
20154.47 MWh5.11 MWh
20164.55 MWh5.15 MWh
20174.68 MWh5.27 MWh
20184.75 MWh5.24 MWh
20194.80 MWh5.30 MWh
20204.78 MWh5.29 MWh
20215.03 MWh5.58 MWh
20224.95 MWh5.54 MWh
20234.82 MWh5.48 MWh
20245.04 MWh5.56 MWh
20255.11 MWh5.68 MWh

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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.

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@misc{wpm_compare_hungary_vs_serbia_2025,
  title = {{Hungary vs Serbia: Electricity Compared}},
  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
  url = {https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/hungary-vs-serbia/}
}

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