Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Hungary
Hungary: Annual CO₂ emissions from cement was 544,182 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
544,182 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
104th
of 211 countries
All-time high
2.30 million tonnes
in 1979
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1939
Years of data
97
1928–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Hungary, 1928–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 544,182 tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from cement in 2024.
That represents a change of down 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from cement in Hungary peaked at 2.30 million tonnes in 1979 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1939.
Hungary ranks 104th of 211 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 CO₂ emissions from cement in Hungary, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 210,788 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 199,886 tonnes | -5.2% |
| 1930 | 163,543 tonnes | -18.2% |
| 1931 | 145,419 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 1932 | 98,126 tonnes | -32.5% |
| 1933 | 90,824 tonnes | -7.4% |
| 1934 | 112,663 tonnes | +24.0% |
| 1935 | 138,103 tonnes | +22.6% |
| 1936 | 105,394 tonnes | -23.7% |
| 1937 | 192,669 tonnes | +82.8% |
| 1938 | 196,251 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1939 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1940 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 330,720 tonnes | — |
| 1942 | 359,794 tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1943 | 345,323 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 1944 | 76,320 tonnes | -77.9% |
| 1945 | 18,180 tonnes | -76.2% |
| 1946 | 79,981 tonnes | +339.9% |
| 1947 | 101,787 tonnes | +27.3% |
| 1948 | 149,006 tonnes | +46.4% |
| 1949 | 272,571 tonnes | +82.9% |
| 1950 | 396,137 tonnes | +45.3% |
| 1951 | 468,823 tonnes | +18.3% |
| 1952 | 523,337 tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1953 | 523,277 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1954 | 468,873 tonnes | -10.4% |
| 1955 | 581,485 tonnes | +24.0% |
| 1956 | 490,574 tonnes | -15.6% |
| 1957 | 490,628 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 643,268 tonnes | +31.1% |
| 1959 | 708,623 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1960 | 777,800 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1961 | 792,215 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1962 | 857,629 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1963 | 890,458 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1964 | 1.12 million tonnes | +25.3% |
| 1965 | 1.18 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1966 | 1.29 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1967 | 1.31 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1968 | 1.38 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1969 | 1.27 million tonnes | -8.4% |
| 1970 | 1.37 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1971 | 1.33 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1972 | 1.45 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1973 | 1.66 million tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1974 | 1.66 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1975 | 1.81 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1976 | 2.06 million tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1977 | 2.20 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1978 | 2.26 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1979 | 2.30 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1980 | 2.19 million tonnes | -4.6% |
| 1981 | 2.17 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1982 | 2.03 million tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1983 | 1.96 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1984 | 1.91 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 1985 | 1.68 million tonnes | -11.8% |
| 1986 | 1.60 million tonnes | -4.7% |
| 1987 | 1.75 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1988 | 1.70 million tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1989 | 1.74 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 1.75 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1991 | 1.10 million tonnes | -37.1% |
| 1992 | 858,784 tonnes | -22.0% |
| 1993 | 1.02 million tonnes | +19.0% |
| 1994 | 1.18 million tonnes | +15.6% |
| 1995 | 1.19 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 1.11 million tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1997 | 1.17 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1998 | 1.22 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 1.22 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 1.35 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2001 | 1.36 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 1.43 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 1.41 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 1.29 million tonnes | -8.7% |
| 2005 | 1.20 million tonnes | -7.0% |
| 2006 | 1.30 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 2007 | 1.33 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 1.26 million tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2009 | 972,707 tonnes | -22.8% |
| 2010 | 735,351 tonnes | -24.4% |
| 2011 | 563,620 tonnes | -23.4% |
| 2012 | 678,421 tonnes | +20.4% |
| 2013 | 515,881 tonnes | -24.0% |
| 2014 | 565,710 tonnes | +9.7% |
| 2015 | 675,693 tonnes | +19.4% |
| 2016 | 705,228 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 783,129 tonnes | +11.0% |
| 2018 | 881,792 tonnes | +12.6% |
| 2019 | 1.02 million tonnes | +16.0% |
| 2020 | 928,787 tonnes | -9.2% |
| 2021 | 1.00 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2022 | 814,546 tonnes | -18.7% |
| 2023 | 544,182 tonnes | -33.2% |
| 2024 | 544,182 tonnes | +0.0% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 544,182 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 541,140 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 544,182 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.20 million tonnes, 45% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from cement 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | +339.9% | 18,180 tonnes | 79,981 tonnes |
| 1939 | -100.0% | 196,251 tonnes | 0 tonnes |
| 1937 | +82.8% | 105,394 tonnes | 192,669 tonnes |
| 1949 | +82.9% | 149,006 tonnes | 272,571 tonnes |
| 1944 | -77.9% | 345,323 tonnes | 76,320 tonnes |
| 1945 | -76.2% | 76,320 tonnes | 18,180 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 205,337 tonnes | 199,886 tonnes | 210,788 tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 124,299 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 196,251 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 173,368 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 359,794 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 529,502 tonnes | 396,137 tonnes | 708,623 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.09 million tonnes | 777,800 tonnes | 1.38 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.81 million tonnes | 1.33 million tonnes | 2.30 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.87 million tonnes | 1.60 million tonnes | 2.19 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.18 million tonnes | 858,784 tonnes | 1.75 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.29 million tonnes | 972,707 tonnes | 1.43 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 712,768 tonnes | 515,881 tonnes | 1.02 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 766,639 tonnes | 544,182 tonnes | 1.00 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More climate change data for Hungary
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 285.10 million kg (2050)
- 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 cement in Hungary?
- Annual co₂ emissions from cement in Hungary was 544,182 tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 2.30 million tonnes in 1979.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1939.
- How does Hungary rank for annual co₂ emissions from cement?
- Hungary ranks 104th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from cement. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from cement, measured in tonnes.