Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Hungary
Hungary: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires was 630.11 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
630.11
Change on year
up 104.2%
World rank
138th
of 248 countries
All-time high
1,995
in 2012
All-time low
160.62
in 2016
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Hungary, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Hungary is 630.11, measured in 2026.
The figure is up 104.2% on the previous year and up 292.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Hungary peaked at 1,995 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 160.62, in 2016.
Hungary ranks 138th 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 pm25 emissions from wildfires in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1,755 | — |
| 2004 | 1,413 | -19.5% |
| 2005 | 1,427 | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 837.13 | -41.3% |
| 2007 | 1,645 | +96.5% |
| 2008 | 1,552 | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 1,098 | -29.2% |
| 2010 | 403.55 | -63.3% |
| 2011 | 1,120 | +177.4% |
| 2012 | 1,995 | +78.2% |
| 2013 | 306.4 | -84.6% |
| 2014 | 482.33 | +57.4% |
| 2015 | 359.81 | -25.4% |
| 2016 | 160.62 | -55.4% |
| 2017 | 358.39 | +123.1% |
| 2018 | 287.81 | -19.7% |
| 2019 | 614.85 | +113.6% |
| 2020 | 293.04 | -52.3% |
| 2021 | 275.45 | -6.0% |
| 2022 | 926.57 | +236.4% |
| 2023 | 206.27 | -77.7% |
| 2024 | 417.97 | +102.6% |
| 2025 | 308.65 | -26.2% |
| 2026 | 630.11 | +104.2% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 630.11 is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26, 2.8× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 630.11 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 698.14, 90% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,390 | 837.13 | 1,755 | 7 |
| 2010s | 608.79 | 160.62 | 1,995 | 10 |
| 2020s | 436.87 | 206.27 | 926.57 | 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 pm25 emissions from wildfires in Hungary?
- Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Hungary was 630.11 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 1,995 in 2012.
- What is the lowest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 160.62 in 2016.
- How does Hungary rank for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- Hungary ranks 138th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 292.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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