Environmental protection in Hungary

Hungary: Environmental protection was 394.00 billion in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
394.00 billion
Change on year
up 7.4%
World rank
6th
of 113 countries
All-time high
416.00 billion
in 2015
All-time low
27.75 billion
in 1996
Years of data
27
1995–2021

Environmental protection in Hungary, 1995–2021

0100.0B200.0B300.0B400.0B1995200820211995: 45.3B1996: 27.7B1997: 59.3B1998: 82.5B1999: 85.1B2000: 85.7B2001: 113.0B2002: 149.0B2003: 122.0B2004: 130.0B2005: 134.0B2006: 170.0B2007: 156.0B2008: 175.0B2009: 157.0B2010: 159.0B2011: 202.0B2012: 199.0B2013: 275.0B2014: 379.0B2015: 416.0B2016: 179.0B2017: 257.0B2018: 272.0B2019: 342.0B2020: 367.0B2021: 394.0B

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 3 Colombia 4.82 trillion compare
  2. 4 Iran, Islamic Republic of 1.06 trillion compare
  3. 5 China, People's Republic of 620.00 billion compare
  4. 7 Uganda 358.00 billion compare
  5. 8 Uzbekistan, Republic of 318.00 billion compare
  6. 9 Kazakhstan, Republic of 300.00 billion compare

See the full ranking of 113 places β†’

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All data for Hungary β†’

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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Indicator
Environmental protection (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
113 places, 1,949 data points, 1995–2022
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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).