Total waste generation, by activity in Hungary
Hungary: Total waste generation, by activity was 27.37 million in 2022. ▬ Flat
Total waste generation, by activity in Hungary, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total waste generation, by activity in Hungary is 27.37 million, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
That represents a change of up 59.6% on the previous year and up 67.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total waste generation, by activity in Hungary peaked at 27.37 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 15.94 million, in 2016.
Hungary ranks 33rd of 78 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Total waste generation, by activity in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 24.66 million | — |
| 2006 | 22.29 million | -9.6% |
| 2008 | 16.95 million | -24.0% |
| 2010 | 16.74 million | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 16.31 million | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 16.65 million | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 15.94 million | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 18.37 million | +15.3% |
| 2020 | 17.15 million | -6.6% |
| 2022 | 27.37 million | +59.6% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 27.37 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 19.71 million, 1.4× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 27.37 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 29.52 million, 93% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.30 million | 16.95 million | 24.66 million | 3 |
| 2010s | 16.80 million | 15.94 million | 18.37 million | 5 |
| 2020s | 22.26 million | 17.15 million | 27.37 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More environment data for Hungary
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -5.55 Percentage change (2025)
- 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 total waste generation, by activity in Hungary?
- Total waste generation, by activity in Hungary was 27.37 million in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest total waste generation, by activity recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 27.37 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest total waste generation, by activity recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.94 million in 2016.
- How does Hungary rank for total waste generation, by activity?
- Hungary ranks 33rd out of 78 countries with data for 2022.
- Is total waste generation, by activity rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Total waste generation, by activity (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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