Eastern Europe
Hungary
Hungary emitted about 40 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.10% of the world total, making it the 61st largest emitter. About 4.1 tonnes per person per year, 87% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 40Mt
- Per person
- 4.1t
- Change since 2005
- −33%
- Total since 1850
- 5.18bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 35%
0.10% of the world · 61st largest
World average 4.7 t
−46% since 1990
0.28% of all CO₂ ever emitted
World 34% (2025)
Annual CO₂ emissions
million tonnes, fossil fuels and industryShow the data as a table
| Year | CO₂ (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.02 |
| 2023 | 40.34 |
| 2022 | 45.27 |
| 2021 | 48.33 |
| 2020 | 47.11 |
| 2019 | 49.16 |
| 2018 | 49.37 |
| 2017 | 49.42 |
| 2016 | 47.04 |
| 2015 | 46.57 |
| 2014 | 43.64 |
| 2013 | 43.49 |
| 2012 | 46.72 |
| 2011 | 50.16 |
| 2010 | 51.99 |
| 2009 | 51.46 |
| 2008 | 57.18 |
| 2007 | 58.45 |
| 2006 | 59.53 |
| 2005 | 60.14 |
| 2004 | 59.99 |
| 2003 | 61.61 |
| 2002 | 58.84 |
| 2001 | 59.83 |
| 2000 | 58.24 |
| 1999 | 61.58 |
| 1998 | 61.26 |
| 1997 | 61.68 |
| 1996 | 63.08 |
| 1995 | 61.46 |
| 1994 | 61.88 |
| 1993 | 62.99 |
| 1992 | 62.28 |
| 1991 | 69.83 |
| 1990 | 73.43 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Hungary
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Hungary
Where Hungary's electricity came from, 2025
- Coal 3.4%
- Gas 20.3%
- Oil 1.0%
- Nuclear 40.0%
- Hydro 0.6%
- Wind 1.5%
- Solar 27.3%
- Bioenergy & other 5.9%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
About Hungary's emissions
How much CO₂ does Hungary emit?
Hungary emitted about 40 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.10% of the world total, making it the 61st largest emitter.
What are Hungary's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 4.1 tonnes per person per year, 87% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Hungary's emissions going down?
Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −33% compared with 2005 and −46% compared with 1990.
How much of Hungary's electricity is renewable?
35.3% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.