Pollution abatement in Hungary
Hungary: Pollution abatement was 10.44 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Pollution abatement in Hungary, 1995–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2021, pollution abatement in Hungary stood at 10.44 billion.
The figure is down 10.3% on the previous year and down 35.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pollution abatement in Hungary peaked at 71.10 billion in 2014 and was at its lowest, 30.00 million, in 2003.
That places Hungary 9th out of 89 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.
Pollution abatement in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2.06 billion | — |
| 1996 | 3.71 billion | +79.8% |
| 1997 | 735.00 million | -80.2% |
| 1998 | 2.09 billion | +184.5% |
| 1999 | 984.00 million | -52.9% |
| 2000 | 918.00 million | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 4.59 billion | +399.6% |
| 2002 | 189.00 million | -95.9% |
| 2003 | 30.00 million | -84.1% |
| 2004 | 8.37 billion | +27803.3% |
| 2005 | 2.65 billion | -68.3% |
| 2006 | 3.08 billion | +16.1% |
| 2007 | 112.00 million | -96.4% |
| 2008 | 1.93 billion | +1618.8% |
| 2009 | 10.93 billion | +467.9% |
| 2010 | 1.89 billion | -82.7% |
| 2011 | 16.20 billion | +757.6% |
| 2012 | 5.98 billion | -63.1% |
| 2013 | 15.31 billion | +156.2% |
| 2014 | 71.10 billion | +364.4% |
| 2015 | 43.76 billion | -38.5% |
| 2016 | 61.86 billion | +41.4% |
| 2017 | 18.92 billion | -69.4% |
| 2018 | 5.87 billion | -69.0% |
| 2019 | 6.45 billion | +9.8% |
| 2020 | 11.65 billion | +80.7% |
| 2021 | 10.44 billion | -10.3% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 10.44 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 236.74 million, 44.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 10.44 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 332.58 million, 31.4× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pollution abatement in Hungary changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +27803.3% | 30.00 million | 8.37 billion |
| 2008 | +1618.8% | 112.00 million | 1.93 billion |
| 2011 | +757.6% | 1.89 billion | 16.20 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.92 billion | 735.00 million | 3.71 billion | 5 |
| 2000s | 3.28 billion | 30.00 million | 10.93 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.73 billion | 1.89 billion | 71.10 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.04 billion | 10.44 billion | 11.65 billion | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pollution abatement in Hungary?
- Pollution abatement in Hungary was 10.44 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 71.10 billion in 2014.
- What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.00 million in 2003.
- How does Hungary rank for pollution abatement?
- Hungary ranks 9th out of 89 countries with data for 2021.
- Is pollution abatement rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.5%. 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 Pollution abatement (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).