What is per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Hungary?

Per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Hungary was 1.93 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type recorded in Hungary?

The highest recorded value was 3.09 tonnes per person in 1984.

What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type recorded in Hungary?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 1830.

How does Hungary rank for per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type?

Hungary ranks 97th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.

Is per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type rising or falling in Hungary?

Over the last ten years it is up 23.9%. 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); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type in Hungary

Name: Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type in Hungary
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Hungary: Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type was 1.93 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

1.93 tonnes per person

Change on year

up 1.5%

World rank

97th

of 213 countries

All-time high

3.09 tonnes per person

in 1984

All-time low

0 tonnes per person

in 1830

Years of data

192

1830–2024

Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type in Hungary, 1830–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per person.

Analysis

Hungary recorded 1.93 tonnes per person for per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in 2024.

That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and up 23.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Hungary peaked at 3.09 tonnes per person in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes per person, in 1830.

Hungary ranks 97th of 213 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
1830s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	10
1840s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	8
1850s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	9
1860s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	10
1870s	0.0012 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0.0078 tonnes per person	10
1880s	0.0002 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0.0012 tonnes per person	10
1890s	0.0005 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0.0011 tonnes per person	10
1900s	0.0013 tonnes per person	0.001 tonnes per person	0.002 tonnes per person	10
1910s	0.0017 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0.0037 tonnes per person	10
1920s	0.0394 tonnes per person	0.0065 tonnes per person	0.0746 tonnes per person	10
1930s	0.0717 tonnes per person	0.0483 tonnes per person	0.0955 tonnes per person	10
1940s	0.1951 tonnes per person	0.0847 tonnes per person	0.2776 tonnes per person	10
1950s	0.4057 tonnes per person	0.1695 tonnes per person	0.6117 tonnes per person	10
1960s	1.14 tonnes per person	0.7058 tonnes per person	1.67 tonnes per person	10
1970s	2.3 tonnes per person	1.54 tonnes per person	2.99 tonnes per person	10
1980s	2.65 tonnes per person	2.3 tonnes per person	3.09 tonnes per person	10
1990s	1.98 tonnes per person	1.8 tonnes per person	2.2 tonnes per person	10
2000s	1.67 tonnes per person	1.55 tonnes per person	1.75 tonnes per person	10
2010s	1.67 tonnes per person	1.41 tonnes per person	2 tonnes per person	10
2020s	1.92 tonnes per person	1.79 tonnes per person	2.03 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Hungary

94 Bulgaria 2.01 tonnes per person compare
95 Cuba 2.01 tonnes per person compare
96 Venezuela 1.98 tonnes per person compare
98 North Macedonia 1.93 tonnes per person compare
99 Belize 1.9 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 213 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 per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Hungary?: Per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Hungary was 1.93 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type recorded in Hungary?: The highest recorded value was 3.09 tonnes per person in 1984.
What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type recorded in Hungary?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 1830.
How does Hungary rank for per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type?: Hungary ranks 97th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type rising or falling in Hungary?: Over the last ten years it is up 23.9%. 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); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type
Unit: tonnes per person
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 213 places, 21,415 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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