Estonia vs Hungary: Central government revenues as a share of GDP
Estonia
38.3%
in 2024
Hungary
37.9%
in 2024
Estonia rank
21st
Hungary rank
23rd
Central government revenues as a share of GDP over time
- Estonia
- Hungary
How they compare
Estonia currently reports 38.3% against 37.9% in Hungary, a difference of 0.4%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Hungary ahead.
Estonia ranks 21st and Hungary ranks 23rd of 157 countries.
Hungary has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Estonia | Hungary | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31.9% | 42.1% | 10.2% | Hungary |
| 2000s | 33.9% | 36.9% | 2.9% | Hungary |
| 2010s | 34.7% | 39.3% | 4.5% | Hungary |
| 2020s | 36.1% | 37.5% | 1.4% | Hungary |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher central government revenues as a share of gdp, Estonia or Hungary?
- Estonia, at 38.3% against 37.9% in Hungary as of 2024.
- What is the difference in central government revenues as a share of gdp between Estonia and Hungary?
- 0.4%, with Estonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and Hungary?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2024.
- How do Estonia and Hungary rank globally for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Estonia ranks 21st and Hungary ranks 23rd of 157 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Central government revenues as a share of GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales included. Grants excluded.