Rising to a series high
Hungary Mushroom Production per Capita moved from 2.91 Kilogram in 2015 to 6.37 Kilogram in 2024 (+118.9%), an average of +9.1% a year. The series high was 6.37 Kilogram in 2024 and the low 2.50 Kilogram in 2017.
What Hungary Mushroom Production per Capita shows
Hungary Mushroom Production per Capita was 6.37 Kilogram in 2024, up 15.1% on 2023. Hungary’s mushroom production per capita showed a strong upward trend between 2015 and 2024, indicating significant growth in domestic mushroom cultivation relative to population size. In 2015, Hungary recorded mushroom production of 2.91 kg per capita, which declined slightly to 2.51 kg per capita in 2016 and 2.50 kg per capita in 2017.
A 60.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2017) is 3.87 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +33.6% in 2020.
Ranks 5 of 32 countries covered
Among the 32 countries in this dataset, Hungary ranks 5 for 2024, behind China (34.25 Kilogram) and Ireland (13.35 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 6.32 Kilogram, so Hungary is above it.
Full series
Hungary Mushroom Production per Capita by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Kilogram.
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| Year | Kilogram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 6.37 | +15.1% |
| 2023 | 5.53 | +5% |
| 2022 | 5.27 | +26.6% |
| 2021 | 4.16 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 4.04 | +33.6% |
| 2019 | 3.03 | +12.1% |
| 2018 | 2.70 | +7.9% |
| 2017 Trough | 2.50 | −0.4% |
| 2016 | 2.51 | −13.6% |
| 2015 | 2.91 | — |
Regional context
How Hungary compares in Europe
Mushroom Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Hungary is highlighted.
1Ireland13.35
2Netherlands10.97
3Poland6.63
4Hungary6.37
5Spain3.38
6Belarus3.24
7Belgium2.39
8France1.50
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Mushroom Production per Capita — Mushroom production per capita refers to the annual quantity of mushrooms produced within a country, measured on a per person basis. The indicator is expressed in grams per capita (or kilograms per capita where applicable) and represents the average mushroom production volume relative to the country’s population size. In Our World in Data, the indicator is based on FAOSTAT agricultural production data and is presented as a country-level time series, allowing comparison of mushroom production trends across countries and years between 2015 and 2024.
The data includes the annual production of mushrooms reported under FAOSTAT agricultural production statistics, covering cultivated mushroom output measured by weight. The indicator includes country-level mushroom production values adjusted according to population size to calculate per capita production. The dataset captures changes in agricultural production capacity, cultivation practices, and output trends over time. It supports analysis of mushroom industry development, agricultural productivity, food supply trends, and comparisons between different countries and regions.
The data excludes mushroom consumption, imports, exports, and trade-related activities, as it measures only domestic production. It does not represent individual consumption levels, market availability, retail sales, or nutritional intake. The indicator does not include wild mushroom collection unless recorded within official agricultural production statistics. It also does not measure production value, revenue, cultivation costs, or farm-level productivity. Differences may occur due to variations in national reporting methods, estimation procedures, and statistical coverage used by FAOSTAT.
About this indicator
Mushroom Production per Capita — Mushroom production per capita refers to the annual quantity of mushrooms produced within a country, measured on a per person basis. The indicator is expressed in grams per capita (or kilograms per capita where applicable) and represents the average mushroom production volume relative to the country’s population size. In Our World in Data, the indicator is based on FAOSTAT agricultural production data and is presented as a country-level time series, allowing comparison of mushroom production trends across countries and years between 2015 and 2024.
This period represented the lowest production levels observed during the decade.
From 2018 onwards, Hungary’s mushroom production per capita entered a growth phase, increasing to 2.70 kg per capita in 2018 and reaching 3.03 kg per capita in 2019. The upward trend continued in 2020, when production increased significantly to 4.04 kg per capita, followed by further growth to 4.16 kg per capita in 2021. This improvement reflects increasing cultivation efficiency, stronger production capacity, and expanding mushroom farming activities.
Between 2022 and 2024, Hungary experienced continued growth in mushroom production per capita. Production increased to 5.27 kg per capita in 2022, followed by 5.53 kg per capita in 2023, and reached the highest level of the period at 6.37 kg per capita in 2024.
Overall, Hungary’s mushroom production per capita increased by approximately 119% between 2015 and 2024, demonstrating significant expansion in the sector. The consistent rise highlights improvements in mushroom cultivation practices, production technologies, and agricultural specialization. Hungary’s growing output indicates a strengthening mushroom industry with increasing importance within the country’s agricultural production landscape.
- Indicator
- Mushroom Production per Capita
- Country
- Hungary
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hungary Mushroom Production per Capita?
Mushroom production per capita refers to the annual quantity of mushrooms produced within a country, measured on a per person basis. The indicator is expressed in grams per capita (or kilograms per capita where applicable) and represents the average mushroom production volume relative to the country’s population size. In Our World in Data, the indicator is based on FAOSTAT agricultural production data and is presented as a country-level time series, allowing comparison of mushroom production trends across countries and years between 2015 and 2024.
What was Hungary Mushroom Production per Capita in 2024?
Hungary Mushroom Production per Capita was 6.37 Kilogram in 2024, up 15.1% on 2023.
How has Hungary Mushroom Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Hungary Mushroom Production per Capita moved from 2.91 Kilogram in 2015 to 6.37 Kilogram in 2024 (+118.9%), an average of +9.1% a year. The series high was 6.37 Kilogram in 2024 and the low 2.50 Kilogram in 2017.
Which year had the highest and lowest Hungary Mushroom Production per Capita?
The highest value was 6.37 Kilogram in 2024 and the lowest was 2.50 Kilogram in 2017.
What does the Hungary Mushroom Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the annual production of mushrooms reported under FAOSTAT agricultural production statistics, covering cultivated mushroom output measured by weight. The indicator includes country-level mushroom production values adjusted according to population size to calculate per capita production. The dataset captures changes in agricultural production capacity, cultivation practices, and output trends over time. It supports analysis of mushroom industry development, agricultural productivity, food supply trends, and comparisons between different countries and regions. Excluded: The data excludes mushroom consumption, imports, exports, and trade-related activities, as it measures only domestic production. It does not represent individual consumption levels, market availability, retail sales, or nutritional intake. The indicator does not include wild mushroom collection unless recorded within official agricultural production statistics. It also does not measure production value, revenue, cultivation costs, or farm-level productivity. Differences may occur due to variations in national reporting methods, estimation procedures, and statistical coverage used by FAOSTAT.
Where does the Hungary Mushroom Production per Capita data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&time=2015..2024&Food=Mushrooms&Metric=Production&per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Kilogram.
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