Hungary Hydro Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Hungary generated 250 GWh of electricity from hydro in 2025, 0.6% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 125th largest hydro power producer in 2025 of the 153 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Hydro supplied 13.9% 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 250 GWh of electricity from hydro in 2025.
- Hydro supplied 0.6% of Hungary's electricity in 2025.
- Hungary was the 125th largest hydro power producer in 2025 among the 153 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Hungary's hydro generation in 2025 was 4% higher than in 2020, when it was 240 GWh.
- Hungary's hydro generation in 2025 was 9% higher than in 2015, when it was 230 GWh.
- Hungary's hydro generation peaked at 300 GWh in 2014.
- Hungary's hydro share in 2025 was below the world share of 13.9%.
- Hungary had 60 MW of hydro generating capacity in 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro generation | 250 GWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Hungary's electricity | 0.6% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of hydro | 13.9% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by hydro generation (each country's latest year) | 125 of 153 | 2025 · Ember |
| Hydro capacity | 60 MW | 2025 · Ember |
Hydro Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025| Year | Hydro |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 180 GWh |
| 1991 | 190 GWh |
| 1992 | 160 GWh |
| 1993 | 170 GWh |
| 1994 | 160 GWh |
| 1995 | 160 GWh |
| 1996 | 210 GWh |
| 1997 | 220 GWh |
| 1998 | 160 GWh |
| 1999 | 180 GWh |
| 2000 | 180 GWh |
| 2001 | 190 GWh |
| 2002 | 190 GWh |
| 2003 | 170 GWh |
| 2004 | 200 GWh |
| 2005 | 200 GWh |
| 2006 | 190 GWh |
| 2007 | 210 GWh |
| 2008 | 210 GWh |
| 2009 | 230 GWh |
| 2010 | 190 GWh |
| 2011 | 220 GWh |
| 2012 | 210 GWh |
| 2013 | 210 GWh |
| 2014 | 300 GWh |
| 2015 | 230 GWh |
| 2016 | 260 GWh |
| 2017 | 220 GWh |
| 2018 | 220 GWh |
| 2019 | 220 GWh |
| 2020 | 240 GWh |
| 2021 | 210 GWh |
| 2022 | 180 GWh |
| 2023 | 220 GWh |
| 2024 | 230 GWh |
| 2025 | 250 GWh |
| Year | Hungary | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.6% | n/a |
| 1991 | 0.6% | n/a |
| 1992 | 0.5% | n/a |
| 1993 | 0.5% | n/a |
| 1994 | 0.5% | n/a |
| 1995 | 0.5% | n/a |
| 1996 | 0.6% | n/a |
| 1997 | 0.6% | n/a |
| 1998 | 0.4% | n/a |
| 1999 | 0.5% | n/a |
| 2000 | 0.5% | 17.2% |
| 2001 | 0.5% | 16.5% |
| 2002 | 0.5% | 16.3% |
| 2003 | 0.5% | 15.7% |
| 2004 | 0.6% | 16.1% |
| 2005 | 0.6% | 16.1% |
| 2006 | 0.5% | 16.0% |
| 2007 | 0.5% | 15.5% |
| 2008 | 0.5% | 16.1% |
| 2009 | 0.6% | 16.3% |
| 2010 | 0.5% | 16.1% |
| 2011 | 0.6% | 15.9% |
| 2012 | 0.6% | 16.3% |
| 2013 | 0.7% | 16.4% |
| 2014 | 1.0% | 16.3% |
| 2015 | 0.8% | 16.2% |
| 2016 | 0.8% | 16.3% |
| 2017 | 0.7% | 16.0% |
| 2018 | 0.7% | 15.8% |
| 2019 | 0.6% | 15.8% |
| 2020 | 0.7% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | 0.6% | 15.2% |
| 2022 | 0.5% | 15.0% |
| 2023 | 0.6% | 14.3% |
| 2024 | 0.6% | 14.4% |
| 2025 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 250 GWh | 0.6% | 13.9% | 60 MW |
| 2024 | 230 GWh | 0.6% | 14.4% | 60 MW |
| 2023 | 220 GWh | 0.6% | 14.3% | 60 MW |
| 2022 | 180 GWh | 0.5% | 15.0% | 60 MW |
| 2021 | 210 GWh | 0.6% | 15.2% | 60 MW |
| 2020 | 240 GWh | 0.7% | 16.3% | 60 MW |
| 2019 | 220 GWh | 0.6% | 15.8% | 60 MW |
| 2018 | 220 GWh | 0.7% | 15.8% | 60 MW |
| 2017 | 220 GWh | 0.7% | 16.0% | 60 MW |
| 2016 | 260 GWh | 0.8% | 16.3% | 60 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.
Hydro Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through October 2026| Month | Hydro |
|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2024-12 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-01 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-02 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-03 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-04 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2025-05 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-06 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-07 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-08 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-09 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-11 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-12 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-01 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-02 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-03 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-04 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-05 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2026-06 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2026-07 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2026-08 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2026-09 | 0 TWh |
| 2026-10 | 0 TWh |
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 Hydro Power: Generation, Share and Trend. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/hungary/hydro/
World Power Monitor. Hungary Hydro Power: Generation, Share and Trend. Data as of 2026-10. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/hungary/hydro/
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