Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Hungary
Hungary: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 592.8 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 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
The most recent figure for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Hungary is 592.8 tonnes, measured in 2026.
The figure is up 92.1% on the previous year and up 269.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Hungary peaked at 1,995 tonnes in 2012 and was at its lowest, 160.62 tonnes, in 2016.
Hungary ranks 135th 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 PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Hungary, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1,755 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 1,413 tonnes | -19.5% |
| 2005 | 1,427 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 837.13 tonnes | -41.3% |
| 2007 | 1,645 tonnes | +96.5% |
| 2008 | 1,552 tonnes | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 1,098 tonnes | -29.2% |
| 2010 | 403.55 tonnes | -63.3% |
| 2011 | 1,120 tonnes | +177.4% |
| 2012 | 1,995 tonnes | +78.2% |
| 2013 | 306.4 tonnes | -84.6% |
| 2014 | 482.33 tonnes | +57.4% |
| 2015 | 359.81 tonnes | -25.4% |
| 2016 | 160.62 tonnes | -55.4% |
| 2017 | 358.39 tonnes | +123.1% |
| 2018 | 287.81 tonnes | -19.7% |
| 2019 | 614.85 tonnes | +113.6% |
| 2020 | 293.04 tonnes | -52.3% |
| 2021 | 275.45 tonnes | -6.0% |
| 2022 | 926.57 tonnes | +236.4% |
| 2023 | 206.27 tonnes | -77.7% |
| 2024 | 417.97 tonnes | +102.6% |
| 2025 | 308.65 tonnes | -26.2% |
| 2026 | 592.8 tonnes | +92.1% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 592.8 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26 tonnes, 2.7× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 592.8 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 687.39 tonnes, 86% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,390 tonnes | 837.13 tonnes | 1,755 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 608.79 tonnes | 160.62 tonnes | 1,995 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 431.54 tonnes | 206.27 tonnes | 926.57 tonnes | 7 |
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 pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Hungary?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Hungary was 592.8 tonnes in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 1,995 tonnes in 2012.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 160.62 tonnes in 2016.
- How does Hungary rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Hungary ranks 135th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 269.1%. 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 PM2.5 emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
PM2.5 emissions represent the quantity of fine particulate matter (diameter less than 2.5 micrometers) released by wildfires, in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.