Hungary

967 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

967

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

190

Highest risk

Endangered

269

Very high risk

Vulnerable

508

High risk

Declining

6%

59 species

Category Breakdown
CR 190
EN 269
VU 508
CR: 190
EN: 269
VU: 508

Critically Endangered

19020%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

26928%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

50853%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 967 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

625

625 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

118

118 threatened

🌱

plants

112

112 threatened

🍄

fungi

49

49 threatened

🐦

birds

26

26 threatened

🐚

molluscs

15

15 threatened

🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🐸

amphibians

4

4 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

4

4 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

4

4 threatened

🐟

fishes

3

3 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

Global Share

1.73%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#43

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 190 of those are Critically Endangered, facing an extremely high risk of extinction. The figures combine IUCN Red List data with national red list assessments where available.
How many Critically Endangered, Endangered, and Vulnerable species does Hungary have?
Of the 967 threatened species in Hungary, 190 are Critically Endangered, 269 are Endangered, and 508 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Hungary?
Among the 190 Critically Endangered species in Hungary, Danubian Blind Snail (Bythiospeum oshanovae) is one of the most at-risk — featured prominently on the country dashboard. The full list of Critically Endangered species is filterable on the Species tab.
What protected areas exist in Hungary?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Hungary. Where available, protected-area data is drawn from the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national designations.
Which animal and plant groups are most threatened in Hungary?
The most affected groups in Hungary, by number of threatened species, are insects (625), arachnids (118), and plants (112). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Hungary?
The leading threats to threatened species in Hungary are habitat fragmentation, agricultural intensification and pesticide use, urban development and infrastructure expansion, and agricultural intensification. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Hungary?
Hungary has 35 threatened species that are endemic — found nowhere else on Earth. Because their entire global population depends on this one country, they are especially vulnerable to local habitat loss.
How many of Hungary's threatened species have declining populations?
59 of Hungary's threatened species have populations that are still declining. Reversing these trends is the central focus of the conservation work the country dashboard tracks.
How does Hungary compare to other countries for threatened species?
Hungary ranks #43 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 1.73% of all threatened species tracked worldwide. Threat is geographically concentrated, so a high rank reflects both rich biodiversity and intense pressure on it.
Where does the data for Hungary come from, and can I download it?
SpeciesRadar draws on the IUCN Red List, the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), the World Database on Protected Areas, and national red lists. Every table on the Hungary profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.