Direct investment in Hungary
Hungary: Direct investment was 295.27 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment in Hungary, 1995–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment in Hungary is 295.27 billion US dollar, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 9.1% on the previous year and up 34.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment in Hungary peaked at 476.91 billion US dollar in 2021 and was at its lowest, 643.49 million US dollar, in 1995.
That places Hungary 29th out of 164 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment in Hungary, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 643.49 million US dollar | — |
| 1996 | 650.76 million US dollar | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 1.05 billion US dollar | +60.9% |
| 1998 | 1.20 billion US dollar | +14.9% |
| 1999 | 1.60 billion US dollar | +32.7% |
| 2000 | 1.99 billion US dollar | +24.6% |
| 2001 | 2.45 billion US dollar | +23.1% |
| 2002 | 5.25 billion US dollar | +114.5% |
| 2003 | 9.76 billion US dollar | +85.8% |
| 2004 | 13.48 billion US dollar | +38.1% |
| 2005 | 15.30 billion US dollar | +13.6% |
| 2006 | 122.66 billion US dollar | +701.5% |
| 2007 | 203.54 billion US dollar | +65.9% |
| 2008 | 251.97 billion US dollar | +23.8% |
| 2009 | 244.45 billion US dollar | -3.0% |
| 2010 | 215.79 billion US dollar | -11.7% |
| 2011 | 219.26 billion US dollar | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 240.54 billion US dollar | +9.7% |
| 2013 | 242.13 billion US dollar | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 217.81 billion US dollar | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 219.78 billion US dollar | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 273.01 billion US dollar | +24.2% |
| 2017 | 264.60 billion US dollar | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 192.18 billion US dollar | -27.4% |
| 2019 | 280.04 billion US dollar | +45.7% |
| 2020 | 461.66 billion US dollar | +64.9% |
| 2021 | 476.91 billion US dollar | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 452.43 billion US dollar | -5.1% |
| 2023 | 416.90 billion US dollar | -7.9% |
| 2024 | 324.91 billion US dollar | -22.1% |
| 2025 | 295.27 billion US dollar | -9.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.03 billion US dollar | 643.49 million US dollar | 1.60 billion US dollar | 5 |
| 2000s | 87.08 billion US dollar | 1.99 billion US dollar | 251.97 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 236.51 billion US dollar | 192.18 billion US dollar | 280.04 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 404.68 billion US dollar | 295.27 billion US dollar | 476.91 billion US dollar | 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)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 14.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9205 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 23,847 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 10.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9759 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 25,282 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 6.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 344.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment in Hungary?
- Direct investment in Hungary was 295.27 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 476.91 billion US dollar in 2021.
- What is the lowest direct investment recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 643.49 million US dollar in 1995.
- How does Hungary rank for direct investment?
- Hungary ranks 29th out of 164 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investment rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.