Annual number of fires in Hungary
Hungary: Annual number of fires was 43 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
43
Change on year
up 138.9%
World rank
113th
of 248 countries
All-time high
150
in 2012
All-time low
13
in 2023
Years of data
15
2012–2026
Annual number of fires in Hungary, 2012–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual number of fires in Hungary is 43, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 138.9% on the previous year and up 168.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual number of fires in Hungary peaked at 150 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 13, in 2023.
Hungary ranks 113th of 248 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual number of fires in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 150 | — |
| 2013 | 42 | -72.0% |
| 2014 | 54 | +28.6% |
| 2015 | 49 | -9.3% |
| 2016 | 16 | -67.3% |
| 2017 | 42 | +162.5% |
| 2018 | 54 | +28.6% |
| 2019 | 54 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 49 | -9.3% |
| 2021 | 45 | -8.2% |
| 2022 | 111 | +146.7% |
| 2023 | 13 | -88.3% |
| 2024 | 31 | +138.5% |
| 2025 | 18 | -41.9% |
| 2026 | 43 | +138.9% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 43 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1, 43.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 43 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.5, 3.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 57.62 | 16 | 150 | 8 |
| 2020s | 44.29 | 13 | 111 | 7 |
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 annual number of fires in Hungary?
- Annual number of fires in Hungary was 43 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual number of fires recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 150 in 2012.
- What is the lowest annual number of fires recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 13 in 2023.
- How does Hungary rank for annual number of fires?
- Hungary ranks 113th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual number of fires rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 168.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual number of fires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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