Annual growth of imports of goods and services in Hungary
Hungary: Annual growth of imports of goods and services was -3.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-3.9%
Change on year
down 146.8%
World rank
162nd
of 186 countries
All-time high
23.1%
in 2000
All-time low
-14.2%
in 2009
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Annual growth of imports of goods and services in Hungary, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Hungary recorded -3.9% for annual growth of imports of goods and services in 2024.
The figure is down 146.8% on the previous year and down 135.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of imports of goods and services in Hungary peaked at 23.1% in 2000 and was at its lowest, -14.2%, in 2009.
That places Hungary 162nd out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual growth of imports of goods and services in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 23.1% | — |
| 2001 | 5.8% | -74.9% |
| 2002 | 8.7% | +49.4% |
| 2003 | 9.5% | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 18.1% | +90.8% |
| 2005 | 8.0% | -56.0% |
| 2006 | 15.1% | +89.3% |
| 2007 | 14.0% | -7.0% |
| 2008 | 5.9% | -58.1% |
| 2009 | -14.2% | -341.7% |
| 2010 | 9.8% | -168.9% |
| 2011 | 4.1% | -58.4% |
| 2012 | -3.1% | -176.0% |
| 2013 | 4.2% | -234.3% |
| 2014 | 10.9% | +162.2% |
| 2015 | 5.7% | -47.9% |
| 2016 | 3.4% | -39.2% |
| 2017 | 8.4% | +144.3% |
| 2018 | 7.0% | -17.0% |
| 2019 | 8.2% | +17.2% |
| 2020 | -3.6% | -144.0% |
| 2021 | 7.7% | -313.9% |
| 2022 | 10.9% | +41.7% |
| 2023 | 8.3% | -24.0% |
| 2024 | -3.9% | -146.8% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's -3.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.5%. (59 countries reporting)
- Hungary's -3.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.6%. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.4% | -14.2% | 23.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.9% | -3.1% | 10.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.9% | -3.9% | 10.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More economy & growth data for Hungary
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.53 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -60.84 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.2468 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -6,395 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -69.94 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -14.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.2837 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -7,351 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 27.3 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of imports of goods and services in Hungary?
- Annual growth of imports of goods and services in Hungary was -3.9% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest annual growth of imports of goods and services recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 23.1% in 2000.
- What is the lowest annual growth of imports of goods and services recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.2% in 2009.
- How does Hungary rank for annual growth of imports of goods and services?
- Hungary ranks 162nd out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual growth of imports of goods and services rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 135.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Annual growth of imports of goods and services (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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