Hungary

967 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

967

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

189

Highest risk

Endangered

269

Very high risk

Vulnerable

509

High risk

Declining

6%

56 species

Category Breakdown
CR 189
EN 269
VU 509
CR: 189
EN: 269
VU: 509

Critically Endangered

18920%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

26928%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

50953%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 967 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🐦

birds

26

26 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐸

amphibians

4

4 threatened

🐟

fishes

3

3 threatened

🦗

insects

625

625 threatened

🌱

plants

112

112 threatened

Global Share

1.77%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#43

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

35

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat fragmentation103 species
2.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use98 species
3.Urban development and infrastructure expansion96 species
4.Agricultural intensification87 species
5.Habitat loss and fragmentation65 species
6.Urban and residential development62 species
7.Logging & wood harvesting50 species
8.Water pollution from agricultural runoff45 species

How to Cite

IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS

GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org

This page: SpeciesRadar (2026). Hungary: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/HU

Species counts reflect IUCN Red List threatened categories (CR, EN, VU). · Full citation guide & data usage terms

Frequently asked questions

How many threatened species are in Hungary?
Hungary has 967 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 189 of those are Critically Endangered (CR), facing an extremely high risk of extinction. The figures combine IUCN Red List data with national red list assessments where available.
What is the most endangered species in Hungary?
Among the 189 Critically Endangered species in Hungary, Chafer (Gnorimus variabilis) is one of the most at-risk — featured prominently on the country dashboard. The full list of CR species is filterable on the country page.
What protected areas exist in Hungary?
Protected area coverage for Hungary is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.