Waste management in Hungary
Hungary: Waste management was 228.00 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Waste management in Hungary, 1995–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for waste management in Hungary is 228.00 billion, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 357.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, waste management in Hungary peaked at 228.00 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 9.92 billion, in 1996.
That places Hungary 4th out of 91 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.
Waste management in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 11.88 billion | — |
| 1996 | 9.92 billion | -16.5% |
| 1997 | 22.02 billion | +122.0% |
| 1998 | 20.97 billion | -4.8% |
| 1999 | 26.50 billion | +26.3% |
| 2000 | 21.07 billion | -20.5% |
| 2001 | 21.15 billion | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 35.94 billion | +69.9% |
| 2003 | 32.78 billion | -8.8% |
| 2004 | 33.49 billion | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 40.10 billion | +19.8% |
| 2006 | 48.70 billion | +21.4% |
| 2007 | 41.95 billion | -13.9% |
| 2008 | 57.87 billion | +38.0% |
| 2009 | 48.71 billion | -15.8% |
| 2010 | 55.46 billion | +13.8% |
| 2011 | 49.86 billion | -10.1% |
| 2012 | 57.40 billion | +15.1% |
| 2013 | 87.54 billion | +52.5% |
| 2014 | 79.61 billion | -9.1% |
| 2015 | 147.00 billion | +84.6% |
| 2016 | 49.61 billion | -66.3% |
| 2017 | 128.00 billion | +158.0% |
| 2018 | 163.00 billion | +27.3% |
| 2019 | 192.00 billion | +17.8% |
| 2020 | 212.00 billion | +10.4% |
| 2021 | 228.00 billion | +7.5% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 228.00 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 855.53 million, 266.5× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 228.00 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 800.57 million, 284.8× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18.26 billion | 9.92 billion | 26.50 billion | 5 |
| 2000s | 38.18 billion | 21.07 billion | 57.87 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 100.95 billion | 49.61 billion | 192.00 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 220.00 billion | 212.00 billion | 228.00 billion | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is waste management in Hungary?
- Waste management in Hungary was 228.00 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest waste management recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 228.00 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest waste management recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.92 billion in 1996.
- How does Hungary rank for waste management?
- Hungary ranks 4th out of 91 countries with data for 2021.
- Is waste management rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 357.3%. 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 Waste management (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).