Annual growth of GDP per capita in Hungary
Hungary: Annual growth of GDP per capita was 1.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual growth of GDP per capita in Hungary, 1961–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual growth of gdp per capita in Hungary is 1.0%, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 74.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of gdp per capita in Hungary peaked at 42.0% in 1965 and was at its lowest, -11.9%, in 1991.
Hungary ranks 145th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.7% | 4.2% | 42.0% | 9 |
| 1970s | 5.0% | 2.5% | 7.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.7% | -0.1% | 4.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.2% | -11.9% | 4.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.7% | -6.6% | 5.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.2% | -0.8% | 5.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.6% | -4.1% | 7.7% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 142 United Kingdom 1.1% compare
- 143 Central African Republic 1.0% compare
- 144 Estonia 1.0% compare
- 146 Azerbaijan 1.0% compare
- 147 Slovakia 1.0% compare
- 148 Suriname 0.9% compare
More economy & growth data for Hungary
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 4.5% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 4.4% (2025)
- GDP per capita 16,711 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 15.1% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 158.99 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 16,711 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 353.14 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -526.05 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -1.44 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 12.46 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of gdp per capita in Hungary?
- Annual growth of gdp per capita in Hungary was 1.0% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 42.0% in 1965.
- What is the lowest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.9% in 1991.
- How does Hungary rank for annual growth of gdp per capita?
- Hungary ranks 145th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual growth of gdp per capita rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is adjusted for inflation.