Hazardous waste treated or disposed in Hungary
Hungary: Hazardous waste treated or disposed was 522,378 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste treated or disposed in Hungary, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2022, hazardous waste treated or disposed in Hungary stood at 522,378.
The figure is up 24.0% on the previous year and up 38.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste treated or disposed in Hungary peaked at 1.18 million in 2006 and was at its lowest, 325,032, in 2004.
That places Hungary 35th out of 77 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hazardous waste treated or disposed in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 325,032 | — |
| 2006 | 1.18 million | +263.0% |
| 2008 | 449,610 | -61.9% |
| 2010 | 373,999 | -16.8% |
| 2012 | 376,811 | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 372,580 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 341,660 | -8.3% |
| 2018 | 384,006 | +12.4% |
| 2020 | 421,202 | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 522,378 | +24.0% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 522,378 is above the median for high income countries, which is 501,097, 1.0× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 522,378 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 559,338, 93% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 651,501 | 325,032 | 1.18 million | 3 |
| 2010s | 369,811 | 341,660 | 384,006 | 5 |
| 2020s | 471,790 | 421,202 | 522,378 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
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- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.61 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.63 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.01 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 3.71 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -0.8159 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.4968 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste treated or disposed in Hungary?
- Hazardous waste treated or disposed in Hungary was 522,378 in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste treated or disposed recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 1.18 million in 2006.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste treated or disposed recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 325,032 in 2004.
- How does Hungary rank for hazardous waste treated or disposed?
- Hungary ranks 35th out of 77 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste treated or disposed rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Hazardous waste treated or disposed (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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