Environmental protection in Hungary
Hungary: Environmental protection was 394.00 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Environmental protection in Hungary, 1995–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2021, environmental protection in Hungary stood at 394.00 billion.
The figure is up 7.4% on the previous year and up 95.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental protection in Hungary peaked at 416.00 billion in 2015 and was at its lowest, 27.75 billion, in 1996.
That places Hungary 6th out of 113 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Environmental protection in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 45.32 billion | — |
| 1996 | 27.75 billion | -38.8% |
| 1997 | 59.33 billion | +113.8% |
| 1998 | 82.50 billion | +39.1% |
| 1999 | 85.08 billion | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 85.71 billion | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 113.00 billion | +31.8% |
| 2002 | 149.00 billion | +31.9% |
| 2003 | 122.00 billion | -18.1% |
| 2004 | 130.00 billion | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 134.00 billion | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 170.00 billion | +26.9% |
| 2007 | 156.00 billion | -8.2% |
| 2008 | 175.00 billion | +12.2% |
| 2009 | 157.00 billion | -10.3% |
| 2010 | 159.00 billion | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 202.00 billion | +27.0% |
| 2012 | 199.00 billion | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 275.00 billion | +38.2% |
| 2014 | 379.00 billion | +37.8% |
| 2015 | 416.00 billion | +9.8% |
| 2016 | 179.00 billion | -57.0% |
| 2017 | 257.00 billion | +43.6% |
| 2018 | 272.00 billion | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 342.00 billion | +25.7% |
| 2020 | 367.00 billion | +7.3% |
| 2021 | 394.00 billion | +7.4% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 394.00 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.19 billion, 180.2× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 394.00 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.23 billion, 75.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 60.00 billion | 27.75 billion | 85.08 billion | 5 |
| 2000s | 139.17 billion | 85.71 billion | 175.00 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 268.00 billion | 159.00 billion | 416.00 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 380.50 billion | 367.00 billion | 394.00 billion | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental protection in Hungary?
- Environmental protection in Hungary was 394.00 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental protection recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 416.00 billion in 2015.
- What is the lowest environmental protection recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.75 billion in 1996.
- How does Hungary rank for environmental protection?
- Hungary ranks 6th out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
- Is environmental protection rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Environmental protection (Domestic Currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset captures government spending on environmental protection efforts such as pollution abatement, biodiversity conservation, and waste management. These expenditures are classified according to the COFOG framework (Classification of the Functions of Government).