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Carbon intensity of electricity in Hungary

Hungary: 163 gCO2e/kWh (carbon intensity of electricity generation, 2025), −11.6% on 2024. It ranks #147 of 191 countries for carbon intensity of electricity (2024).

  • 163 gCO2e/kWh Latest · 2025
  • −11.6% vs 2024
  • #147of 191 countries · 2024
  • 26Records · 1 measures

Annual · 1 publisher · Next period 2026

Carbon intensity of electricity generation in Hungary

Fig 1 · D35 · Hungary Annual

Carbon intensity of electricity generation

Hungary, 2000 to 2025

26 observations · 2000 to 2025

Estimates are listed as such in the table below

Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 26 observations from 2000 to 2025, ranging from 163 gCO2e/kWh to 468.8 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 163 gCO2e/kWh (2025). gCO2e/kWh 0 100 200 300 400 500 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 163
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 26 observations from 2000 to 2025, ranging from 163 gCO2e/kWh to 468.8 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 163 gCO2e/kWh (2025). gCO2e/kWh 0 200 400 600 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 163
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 26 observations from 2000 to 2025, ranging from 163 gCO2e/kWh to 468.8 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 163 gCO2e/kWh (2025). gCO2e/kWh 0 200 400 600 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 163
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Carbon intensity of electricity generation
Period Type Value
2000 Estimate 451 gCO2e/kWh
2001 Estimate 439 gCO2e/kWh
2002 Estimate 432.4 gCO2e/kWh
2003 Estimate 468.8 gCO2e/kWh
2004 Estimate 431.3 gCO2e/kWh
2005 Estimate 382.7 gCO2e/kWh
2006 Estimate 390 gCO2e/kWh
2007 Estimate 385.9 gCO2e/kWh
2008 Estimate 376.1 gCO2e/kWh
2009 Estimate 343.9 gCO2e/kWh
2010 Estimate 341 gCO2e/kWh
2011 Estimate 341.2 gCO2e/kWh
2012 Estimate 332.8 gCO2e/kWh
2013 Estimate 317.5 gCO2e/kWh
2014 Estimate 300.1 gCO2e/kWh
2015 Estimate 299 gCO2e/kWh
2016 Estimate 300.2 gCO2e/kWh
2017 Estimate 290.7 gCO2e/kWh
2018 Estimate 284.6 gCO2e/kWh
2019 Estimate 266 gCO2e/kWh
2020 Estimate 257.4 gCO2e/kWh
2021 Estimate 238.5 gCO2e/kWh
2022 Estimate 228.9 gCO2e/kWh
2023 Estimate 196.1 gCO2e/kWh
2024 Estimate 184.5 gCO2e/kWh
2025 Estimate 163 gCO2e/kWh
Source: Ember · gCO2e/kWh · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org

Every record

26 records across 1 measure, newest first within each. Each period opens its record and evidence.

MeasurePeriodValueSource
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2025 163 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2024 184.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2023 196.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2022 228.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2021 238.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2020 257.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2019 266 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2018 284.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2017 290.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2016 300.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2015 299 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2014 300.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2013 317.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2012 332.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2011 341.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2010 341 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2009 343.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2008 376.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2007 385.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2006 390 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2005 382.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2004 431.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2003 468.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2002 432.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2001 439 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2000 451 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember

How Hungary ranks

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest carbon intensity of electricity figure for Hungary?

Hungary: 163 gCO2e/kWh carbon intensity of electricity generation in 2025, −11.6% on 2024.

How does Hungary rank?

#147 of 191 for carbon intensity of electricity (2024, 184.5 gCO2e/kWh).

Where does the Hungary data come from?

26 records from 1 document by Ember. Each figure links to its record and its original source evidence.

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StatOrigin. (2026). Carbon intensity of electricity in Hungary [Data set]. Retrieved October 28, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/hungary

"Carbon intensity of electricity in Hungary." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/hungary. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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