Air pollutants by source sector in Hungary
Hungary: Air pollutants by source sector was 5,980 Tonne in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
5,980 Tonne
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
17th
of 40 countries
All-time high
25,060 Tonne
in 1990
All-time low
5,890 Tonne
in 2023
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Air pollutants by source sector in Hungary, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
The most recent figure for air pollutants by source sector in Hungary is 5,980 Tonne, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 1.5% on the previous year and down 25.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air pollutants by source sector in Hungary peaked at 25,060 Tonne in 1990 and was at its lowest, 5,890 Tonne, in 2023.
That places Hungary 17th out of 40 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Air pollutants by source sector in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 25,060 Tonne | — |
| 1991 | 24,180 Tonne | -3.5% |
| 1992 | 24,450 Tonne | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 23,260 Tonne | -4.9% |
| 1994 | 22,390 Tonne | -3.7% |
| 1995 | 23,510 Tonne | +5.0% |
| 1996 | 21,520 Tonne | -8.5% |
| 1997 | 14,890 Tonne | -30.8% |
| 1998 | 14,190 Tonne | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 13,100 Tonne | -7.7% |
| 2000 | 11,710 Tonne | -10.6% |
| 2001 | 12,140 Tonne | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 11,970 Tonne | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 14,500 Tonne | +21.1% |
| 2004 | 14,880 Tonne | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 11,810 Tonne | -20.6% |
| 2006 | 12,260 Tonne | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 12,610 Tonne | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 13,500 Tonne | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 12,900 Tonne | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 11,500 Tonne | -10.9% |
| 2011 | 10,210 Tonne | -11.2% |
| 2012 | 9,260 Tonne | -9.3% |
| 2013 | 9,030 Tonne | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 8,060 Tonne | -10.7% |
| 2015 | 7,760 Tonne | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 7,640 Tonne | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 6,800 Tonne | -11.0% |
| 2018 | 6,980 Tonne | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 7,060 Tonne | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 7,980 Tonne | +13.0% |
| 2021 | 7,390 Tonne | -7.4% |
| 2022 | 7,600 Tonne | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 5,890 Tonne | -22.5% |
| 2024 | 5,980 Tonne | +1.5% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 5,980 Tonne is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,065 Tonne, 1.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 5,980 Tonne is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,040 Tonne, 1.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20,655 Tonne | 13,100 Tonne | 25,060 Tonne | 10 |
| 2000s | 12,828 Tonne | 11,710 Tonne | 14,880 Tonne | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,430 Tonne | 6,800 Tonne | 11,500 Tonne | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,968 Tonne | 5,890 Tonne | 7,980 Tonne | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More reference data data for Hungary
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5538 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1724 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5679 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6937 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.09 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air pollutants by source sector in Hungary?
- Air pollutants by source sector in Hungary was 5,980 Tonne in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 25,060 Tonne in 1990.
- What is the lowest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,890 Tonne in 2023.
- How does Hungary rank for air pollutants by source sector?
- Hungary ranks 17th out of 40 countries with data for 2024.
- Is air pollutants by source sector rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Air pollutants by source sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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