Drought impact area on ecosystems in Hungary
Hungary: Drought impact area on ecosystems was 5,499 Square kilometre in 2024. ▬ Flat
Drought impact area on ecosystems in Hungary, 2009–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Square kilometre.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 5,499 Square kilometre for drought impact area on ecosystems in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and down 24.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, drought impact area on ecosystems in Hungary peaked at 10,634 Square kilometre in 2012 and was at its lowest, 4,538 Square kilometre, in 2010.
Hungary ranks 13th of 46 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Drought impact area on ecosystems in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5,621 Square kilometre | — |
| 2010 | 4,538 Square kilometre | -19.3% |
| 2011 | 4,546 Square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 10,634 Square kilometre | +133.9% |
| 2013 | 7,135 Square kilometre | -32.9% |
| 2014 | 7,314 Square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 7,904 Square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 2016 | 7,904 Square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 7,713 Square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 7,713 Square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 7,682 Square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 7,731 Square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 7,926 Square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 5,443 Square kilometre | -31.3% |
| 2023 | 5,449 Square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 5,499 Square kilometre | +0.9% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 5,499 Square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,625 Square kilometre, 1.5× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 5,499 Square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,714 Square kilometre, 1.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Drought impact area on ecosystems in Hungary changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +133.9% | 4,546 Square kilometre | 10,634 Square kilometre |
| 2013 | -32.9% | 10,634 Square kilometre | 7,135 Square kilometre |
| 2022 | -31.3% | 7,926 Square kilometre | 5,443 Square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,621 Square kilometre | 5,621 Square kilometre | 5,621 Square kilometre | 1 |
| 2010s | 7,308 Square kilometre | 4,538 Square kilometre | 10,634 Square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,410 Square kilometre | 5,443 Square kilometre | 7,926 Square kilometre | 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 drought impact area on ecosystems in Hungary?
- Drought impact area on ecosystems in Hungary was 5,499 Square kilometre in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 10,634 Square kilometre in 2012.
- What is the lowest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,538 Square kilometre in 2010.
- How does Hungary rank for drought impact area on ecosystems?
- Hungary ranks 13th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is drought impact area on ecosystems rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Drought impact area on ecosystems. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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