Hungary

Country in Europe

In brief

All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 6.3 (2024). World rank 145 of 203 (1 = best); in Europe, 16 of 40. Protected areas: 22.3% (2025). World rank 52 of 213 (1 = best); in Europe, 18 of 46. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 625 (2022). World rank 148 of 183; in Europe, 37 of 40. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 22.6% → 22.3%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 13.7 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 4.5 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 6.3 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 22.8% 2024
Protected areas: 22.3% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 625 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 8.1% 2022