Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Hungary
Hungary: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 480.41 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 480.41 tonnes, measured in 2026.
The figure is up 55.6% on the previous year and up 199.1% 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 127th 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.
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 | 415.48 tonnes | 206.27 tonnes | 926.57 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Hungary?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Hungary was 480.41 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 127th 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 199.1%. 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 07 August 2026.