Economic Outlook No 117 — Net capital outlays of the government in Hungary
Hungary: Economic Outlook No 117 — Net capital outlays of the government was 650.73 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Economic Outlook No 117 — Net capital outlays of the government in Hungary, 1995–2026
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Analysis
In 2026, economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government in Hungary stood at 650.73 billion.
The figure is down 43.3% on the previous year and up 21.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government in Hungary peaked at 2.56 trillion in 2020 and was at its lowest, -197.10 billion, in 2010.
That places Hungary 2nd out of 27 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Economic Outlook No 117 — Net capital outlays of the government in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 87.16 billion | — |
| 1996 | -18.27 billion | -121.0% |
| 1997 | 93.69 billion | -612.7% |
| 1998 | 353.02 billion | +276.8% |
| 1999 | 106.29 billion | -69.9% |
| 2000 | 205.76 billion | +93.6% |
| 2001 | 336.53 billion | +63.6% |
| 2002 | 866.50 billion | +157.5% |
| 2003 | 349.65 billion | -59.6% |
| 2004 | 298.38 billion | -14.7% |
| 2005 | 363.13 billion | +21.7% |
| 2006 | 670.62 billion | +84.7% |
| 2007 | 494.03 billion | -26.3% |
| 2008 | 137.50 billion | -72.2% |
| 2009 | -37.55 billion | -127.3% |
| 2010 | -197.10 billion | +424.9% |
| 2011 | 32.06 billion | -116.3% |
| 2012 | -139.54 billion | -535.2% |
| 2013 | -114.95 billion | -17.6% |
| 2014 | 318.27 billion | -376.9% |
| 2015 | 699.45 billion | +119.8% |
| 2016 | 535.75 billion | -23.4% |
| 2017 | 875.43 billion | +63.4% |
| 2018 | 1.19 trillion | +36.3% |
| 2019 | 1.28 trillion | +7.4% |
| 2020 | 2.56 trillion | +99.8% |
| 2021 | 1.89 trillion | -26.1% |
| 2022 | 2.51 trillion | +32.8% |
| 2023 | 1.46 trillion | -41.9% |
| 2024 | 924.14 billion | -36.7% |
| 2025 | 1.15 trillion | +24.2% |
| 2026 | 650.73 billion | -43.3% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 650.73 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 43.87 billion, 14.8× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 650.73 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 36.84 billion, 17.7× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 124.38 billion | -18.27 billion | 353.02 billion | 5 |
| 2000s | 368.45 billion | -37.55 billion | 866.50 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 448.51 billion | -197.10 billion | 1.28 trillion | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.59 trillion | 650.73 billion | 2.56 trillion | 7 |
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 117 — net capital outlays of the government in Hungary?
- Economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government in Hungary was 650.73 billion in 2026, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 2.56 trillion in 2020.
- What is the lowest economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was -197.10 billion in 2010.
- How does Hungary rank for economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government?
- Hungary ranks 2nd out of 27 countries with data for 2026.
- Is economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.5%. 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 117 — Net capital outlays of the government. 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. OECD (2025), OECD Economic Outlook No 117 (Edition 2025/1) EO117 Database documentation EO117 Last historical points gdp inflation cpi population unemployment real gdp gdp per capita employment OECD Economic Outlook website: https://www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/ Contact : eco.outlook@oecd.org Keywords : Outlook, forecasts, forecast, GDP