Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Hungary
Hungary: Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 158.24 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Hungary, 1995–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 158.24 billion US dollar for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in 2025.
The figure is down 9.5% on the previous year and up 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Hungary peaked at 279.22 billion US dollar in 2021 and was at its lowest, 643.49 million US dollar, in 1995.
That places Hungary 32nd out of 158 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, Equity and investment fund shares in Hungary, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 643.49 million US dollar | — |
| 1996 | 650.64 million US dollar | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 865.87 million US dollar | +33.1% |
| 1998 | 1.09 billion US dollar | +25.3% |
| 1999 | 1.41 billion US dollar | +29.7% |
| 2000 | 1.80 billion US dollar | +27.7% |
| 2001 | 2.08 billion US dollar | +15.7% |
| 2002 | 2.95 billion US dollar | +42.0% |
| 2003 | 4.74 billion US dollar | +60.5% |
| 2004 | 7.47 billion US dollar | +57.5% |
| 2005 | 9.39 billion US dollar | +25.7% |
| 2006 | 57.55 billion US dollar | +512.9% |
| 2007 | 132.47 billion US dollar | +130.2% |
| 2008 | 189.58 billion US dollar | +43.1% |
| 2009 | 188.66 billion US dollar | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 147.26 billion US dollar | -21.9% |
| 2011 | 162.92 billion US dollar | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 193.34 billion US dollar | +18.7% |
| 2013 | 194.51 billion US dollar | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 169.17 billion US dollar | -13.0% |
| 2015 | 150.30 billion US dollar | -11.2% |
| 2016 | 198.63 billion US dollar | +32.2% |
| 2017 | 197.60 billion US dollar | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 119.98 billion US dollar | -39.3% |
| 2019 | 176.35 billion US dollar | +47.0% |
| 2020 | 269.19 billion US dollar | +52.6% |
| 2021 | 279.22 billion US dollar | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 268.67 billion US dollar | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 263.13 billion US dollar | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 174.83 billion US dollar | -33.6% |
| 2025 | 158.24 billion US dollar | -9.5% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 158.24 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 58.89 billion US dollar, 2.7× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 158.24 billion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.99 billion US dollar, 5.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +512.9% | 9.39 billion US dollar | 57.55 billion US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 930.59 million US dollar | 643.49 million US dollar | 1.41 billion US dollar | 5 |
| 2000s | 59.67 billion US dollar | 1.80 billion US dollar | 189.58 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 171.01 billion US dollar | 119.98 billion US dollar | 198.63 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 235.54 billion US dollar | 158.24 billion US dollar | 279.22 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)
- 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 direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Hungary?
- Direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Hungary was 158.24 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 279.22 billion US dollar in 2021.
- What is the lowest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 643.49 million US dollar in 1995.
- How does Hungary rank for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Hungary ranks 32nd out of 158 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.3%. 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, Equity and investment fund shares (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.