Economic Outlook No 114 — Balance of primary income in Hungary
Hungary: Economic Outlook No 114 — Balance of primary income was -3.52 trillion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Economic Outlook No 114 — Balance of primary income in Hungary, 1995–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Analysis
The most recent figure for economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income in Hungary is -3.52 trillion, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 31 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and down 121.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income in Hungary peaked at -235.97 billion in 1995 and was at its lowest, -3.52 trillion, in 2025.
That places Hungary 30th out of 35 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Economic Outlook No 114 — Balance of primary income in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | -235.97 billion | — |
| 1996 | -332.00 billion | +40.7% |
| 1997 | -547.64 billion | +65.0% |
| 1998 | -676.57 billion | +23.5% |
| 1999 | -719.12 billion | +6.3% |
| 2000 | -773.08 billion | +7.5% |
| 2001 | -865.52 billion | +12.0% |
| 2002 | -969.38 billion | +12.0% |
| 2003 | -971.77 billion | +0.2% |
| 2004 | -1.18 trillion | +21.8% |
| 2005 | -1.31 trillion | +10.7% |
| 2006 | -1.41 trillion | +7.4% |
| 2007 | -1.83 trillion | +29.8% |
| 2008 | -1.82 trillion | -0.7% |
| 2009 | -1.16 trillion | -36.2% |
| 2010 | -1.25 trillion | +7.5% |
| 2011 | -1.38 trillion | +10.5% |
| 2012 | -1.23 trillion | -10.8% |
| 2013 | -865.12 billion | -29.6% |
| 2014 | -1.43 trillion | +65.0% |
| 2015 | -1.59 trillion | +11.6% |
| 2016 | -975.04 billion | -38.8% |
| 2017 | -1.55 trillion | +59.3% |
| 2018 | -1.61 trillion | +3.6% |
| 2019 | -1.21 trillion | -24.6% |
| 2020 | -1.26 trillion | +3.4% |
| 2021 | -1.87 trillion | +49.1% |
| 2022 | -2.15 trillion | +14.8% |
| 2023 | -3.14 trillion | +46.1% |
| 2024 | -3.47 trillion | +10.6% |
| 2025 | -3.52 trillion | +1.4% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's -3.52 trillion is below the median for high income countries, which is -4.45 billion, 791.8× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Hungary's -3.52 trillion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -875.00 million, 4026.8× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -502.26 billion | -719.12 billion | -235.97 billion | 5 |
| 2000s | -1.23 trillion | -1.83 trillion | -773.08 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.31 trillion | -1.61 trillion | -865.12 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.57 trillion | -3.52 trillion | -1.26 trillion | 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 economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income in Hungary?
- Economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income in Hungary was -3.52 trillion in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was -235.97 billion in 1995.
- What is the lowest economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.52 trillion in 2025.
- How does Hungary rank for economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income?
- Hungary ranks 30th out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 121.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Economic Outlook No 114 — Balance of primary income (balance of payments basis). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The OECD Economic Outlook presents the OECD’s analysis of the major global economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, government spending, prices and current balances based on a review of each member country and of the induced effect on each of them on international developments. EO114 Database inventory EO114 Last historical points OECD Economic Outlook website: https://www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/ Contact: eco.outlook@oecd.org