Hungary vs Ireland: Soil sealing

Hungary
271 Square metres per capita
in 2021
Ireland
268.85 Square metres per capita
in 2021
Hungary rank
13th
Ireland rank
14th

Soil sealing over time

  • Hungary
  • Ireland
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How they compare

Hungary currently reports 271 Square metres per capita against 268.85 Square metres per capita in Ireland, a difference of 2.15 Square metres per capita.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Ireland ahead.

Hungary ranks 13th and Ireland ranks 14th of 38 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Hungary averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Hungary Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 248.94 Square metres per capita 292.51 Square metres per capita 43.58 Square metres per capita Ireland
2010s 260.42 Square metres per capita 278.64 Square metres per capita 18.22 Square metres per capita Ireland
2020s 271 Square metres per capita 268.85 Square metres per capita 2.15 Square metres per capita Hungary

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher soil sealing, Hungary or Ireland?
Hungary, at 271 Square metres per capita against 268.85 Square metres per capita in Ireland as of 2021.
What is the difference in soil sealing between Hungary and Ireland?
2.15 Square metres per capita, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Ireland?
6 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2021.
How do Hungary and Ireland rank globally for soil sealing?
Hungary ranks 13th and Ireland ranks 14th of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Soil sealing. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Soil sealing
Unit
Square metres per capita
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
39 places, 234 data points, 2006–2021
Last refreshed