What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Hungary?

Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Hungary was 3.61 million 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 coal recorded in Hungary?

The highest recorded value was 48.05 million tonnes in 1964.

What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Hungary?

The lowest recorded value was 51,296 tonnes in 1835.

How does Hungary rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?

Hungary ranks 67th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Hungary?

Over the last ten years it is down 64.9%. 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 coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Hungary

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Hungary
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Hungary: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal was 3.61 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

3.61 million tonnes

Change on year

down 16.3%

World rank

67th

of 179 countries

All-time high

48.05 million tonnes

in 1964

All-time low

51,296 tonnes

in 1835

Years of data

192

1830–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Hungary, 1830–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

Hungary recorded 3.61 million tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from coal in 2024.

The figure is down 16.3% on the previous year and down 64.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from coal in Hungary peaked at 48.05 million tonnes in 1964 and was at its lowest, 51,296 tonnes, in 1835.

That places Hungary 67th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1830s	81,341 tonnes	51,296 tonnes	139,232 tonnes	10
1840s	119,080 tonnes	62,288 tonnes	186,864 tonnes	8
1850s	447,415 tonnes	274,800 tonnes	769,440 tonnes	9
1860s	1.36 million tonnes	905,008 tonnes	1.96 million tonnes	10
1870s	2.70 million tonnes	2.12 million tonnes	2.92 million tonnes	10
1880s	4.06 million tonnes	3.31 million tonnes	4.75 million tonnes	10
1890s	6.74 million tonnes	5.25 million tonnes	8.53 million tonnes	10
1900s	9.88 million tonnes	8.84 million tonnes	11.84 million tonnes	10
1910s	11.12 million tonnes	4.74 million tonnes	13.02 million tonnes	10
1920s	10.91 million tonnes	5.54 million tonnes	14.27 million tonnes	10
1930s	11.26 million tonnes	9.37 million tonnes	13.98 million tonnes	10
1940s	13.51 million tonnes	6.03 million tonnes	17.96 million tonnes	10
1950s	26.85 million tonnes	15.71 million tonnes	34.19 million tonnes	10
1960s	41.22 million tonnes	36.52 million tonnes	48.05 million tonnes	10
1970s	39.49 million tonnes	36.80 million tonnes	46.19 million tonnes	10
1980s	35.89 million tonnes	30.96 million tonnes	38.64 million tonnes	10
1990s	20.19 million tonnes	17.36 million tonnes	26.52 million tonnes	10
2000s	14.50 million tonnes	11.24 million tonnes	16.47 million tonnes	10
2010s	10.44 million tonnes	8.32 million tonnes	12.02 million tonnes	10
2020s	5.41 million tonnes	3.61 million tonnes	7.51 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Hungary

64 Afghanistan 3.89 million tonnes compare
65 Norway 3.85 million tonnes compare
66 Slovenia 3.76 million tonnes compare
68 Belarus 3.43 million tonnes compare
69 Myanmar 3.26 million tonnes compare
70 Kenya 3.22 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

More climate change data for Hungary

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
Population growth -0.5% (2025)
Population, total 9.51 million (2025)
Urban population growth -0.2% (2025)
Urban population 6.73 million (2025)
Urban population 70.7% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 4.14 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 5.18 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 4.14 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 4.14 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Hungary →

Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Hungary?: Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Hungary was 3.61 million 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 coal recorded in Hungary?: The highest recorded value was 48.05 million tonnes in 1964.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Hungary?: The lowest recorded value was 51,296 tonnes in 1835.
How does Hungary rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?: Hungary ranks 67th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Hungary?: Over the last ten years it is down 64.9%. 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 coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 18,115 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from coal, measured in tonnes.