Changes in inventories in Hungary
Hungary: Changes in inventories was 511.47 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Hungary, 1991–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for changes in inventories in Hungary is 511.47 million current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 49.8% on the previous year and down 73.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Hungary peaked at 11.87 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, -2.21 billion current US$, in 2009.
That places Hungary 65th out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Changes in inventories in Hungary, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -112.04 million current US$ | — |
| 1992 | -990.47 million current US$ | +784.0% |
| 1993 | 290.06 million current US$ | -129.3% |
| 1994 | 600.67 million current US$ | +107.1% |
| 1995 | 799.20 million current US$ | +33.1% |
| 1996 | 1.09 billion current US$ | +35.9% |
| 1997 | 1.54 billion current US$ | +41.6% |
| 1998 | 2.30 billion current US$ | +49.5% |
| 1999 | 1.11 billion current US$ | -51.9% |
| 2000 | 1.29 billion current US$ | +16.5% |
| 2001 | 822.23 million current US$ | -36.2% |
| 2002 | 705.13 million current US$ | -14.2% |
| 2003 | 900.82 million current US$ | +27.8% |
| 2004 | 3.58 billion current US$ | +296.9% |
| 2005 | 2.61 billion current US$ | -27.0% |
| 2006 | 3.27 billion current US$ | +25.3% |
| 2007 | 1.67 billion current US$ | -48.8% |
| 2008 | 2.82 billion current US$ | +68.6% |
| 2009 | -2.21 billion current US$ | -178.3% |
| 2010 | 1.42 billion current US$ | -164.4% |
| 2011 | 2.08 billion current US$ | +46.0% |
| 2012 | 1.39 billion current US$ | -32.8% |
| 2013 | 1.40 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 3.30 billion current US$ | +135.1% |
| 2015 | 1.96 billion current US$ | -40.7% |
| 2016 | 3.12 billion current US$ | +59.4% |
| 2017 | 1.37 billion current US$ | -56.1% |
| 2018 | 3.57 billion current US$ | +160.5% |
| 2019 | 2.60 billion current US$ | -27.2% |
| 2020 | 1.61 billion current US$ | -37.9% |
| 2021 | 6.74 billion current US$ | +318.2% |
| 2022 | 11.87 billion current US$ | +76.2% |
| 2023 | 1.36 billion current US$ | -88.6% |
| 2024 | 1.02 billion current US$ | -25.0% |
| 2025 | 511.47 million current US$ | -49.8% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 511.47 million current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 285.44 million current US$, 1.8× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 511.47 million current US$ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 767.84 million current US$, 67% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories in Hungary changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -784.0% | -112.04 million current US$ | -990.47 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 735.12 million current US$ | -990.47 million current US$ | 2.30 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.55 billion current US$ | -2.21 billion current US$ | 3.58 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.22 billion current US$ | 1.37 billion current US$ | 3.57 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.85 billion current US$ | 511.47 million current US$ | 11.87 billion current US$ | 6 |
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$), annual growth rate 27.3 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Hungary?
- Changes in inventories in Hungary was 511.47 million current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest changes in inventories recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 11.87 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.21 billion current US$ in 2009.
- How does Hungary rank for changes in inventories?
- Hungary ranks 65th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Changes in inventories (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Changes in inventories is the value of entries into inventories less the value of withdrawals and less the value of any recurrent losses of goods held in inventories during the accounting period.This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.