Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Hungary
Hungary: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 101,473 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Hungary, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 101,473 tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in 2026.
The figure is up 115.3% on the previous year and up 295.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Hungary peaked at 335,319 tonnes in 2012 and was at its lowest, 25,647 tonnes, in 2016.
That places Hungary 141st out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Hungary, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 305,906 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 260,073 tonnes | -15.0% |
| 2005 | 240,582 tonnes | -7.5% |
| 2006 | 153,973 tonnes | -36.0% |
| 2007 | 275,665 tonnes | +79.0% |
| 2008 | 277,905 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 188,156 tonnes | -32.3% |
| 2010 | 74,675 tonnes | -60.3% |
| 2011 | 187,975 tonnes | +151.7% |
| 2012 | 335,319 tonnes | +78.4% |
| 2013 | 51,528 tonnes | -84.6% |
| 2014 | 82,993 tonnes | +61.1% |
| 2015 | 58,599 tonnes | -29.4% |
| 2016 | 25,647 tonnes | -56.2% |
| 2017 | 61,476 tonnes | +139.7% |
| 2018 | 47,695 tonnes | -22.4% |
| 2019 | 105,064 tonnes | +120.3% |
| 2020 | 45,184 tonnes | -57.0% |
| 2021 | 46,442 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 160,500 tonnes | +245.6% |
| 2023 | 36,229 tonnes | -77.4% |
| 2024 | 78,228 tonnes | +115.9% |
| 2025 | 47,135 tonnes | -39.7% |
| 2026 | 101,473 tonnes | +115.3% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 101,473 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 41,059 tonnes, 2.5× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 101,473 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120,250 tonnes, 84% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 243,180 tonnes | 153,973 tonnes | 305,906 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 103,097 tonnes | 25,647 tonnes | 335,319 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 73,599 tonnes | 36,229 tonnes | 160,500 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More climate change data for Hungary
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,529 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 964.55 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,564 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.64 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 91.58 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,555 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,421 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 134.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 9.13 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Hungary?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Hungary was 101,473 tonnes in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 335,319 tonnes in 2012.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,647 tonnes in 2016.
- How does Hungary rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Hungary ranks 141st out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 295.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Carbon dioxide released by wildfires in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.