Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Hungary

Hungary: Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data was -20.8 in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
-20.8
Change on year
up 31.8%
World rank
31st
of 31 countries
All-time high
23.3
in 2018
All-time low
-54.2
in 2012
Years of data
31
1996–2026

Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Hungary, 1996–2026

-60-40-200201996201120261996: -12.31997: 2.51998: 3.81999: -1.52000: -10.32001: -1.32002: -11.52003: -172004: -29.62005: -20.72006: -34.22007: -39.82008: -48.12009: -52.52010: -45.52011: -52.42012: -54.22013: -23.52014: -182015: -20.52016: -162017: 16.22018: 23.32019: 1.22020: -9.32021: -2.22022: -20.52023: -21.12024: -21.82025: -30.52026: -20.8

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2026, economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Hungary stood at -20.8.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 31.8% on the previous year and down 30.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Hungary peaked at 23.3 in 2018 and was at its lowest, -54.2, in 2012.

That places Hungary 31st out of 31 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s -1.88 -12.3 3.8 4
2000s -26.5 -52.5 -1.3 10
2010s -18.94 -54.2 23.3 10
2020s -18.03 -30.5 -2.2 7

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 29 Poland -13.7 compare
  2. 30 France -18 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Hungary?
Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data in Hungary was -20.8 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data recorded in Hungary?
The highest recorded value was 23.3 in 2018.
What is the lowest economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data recorded in Hungary?
The lowest recorded value was -54.2 in 2012.
How does Hungary rank for economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data?
Hungary ranks 31st out of 31 countries with data for 2026.
Is economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data rising or falling in Hungary?
Over the last ten years it is down 30.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hungary data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
35 places, 1,187 data points, 1980–2026
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