General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Hungary
Hungary: General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) was 2.37 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Hungary, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Hungary is 2.37 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 183.7% on the previous year and up 21.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Hungary peaked at 9.8 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -7.39 % change on previous year, in 1994.
Hungary ranks 86th of 174 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.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Hungary, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -1.06 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 9.8 % change on previous year | -1024.1% |
| 1994 | -7.39 % change on previous year | -175.4% |
| 1995 | -5.7 % change on previous year | -22.9% |
| 1996 | -2.79 % change on previous year | -51.0% |
| 1997 | -1.03 % change on previous year | -63.1% |
| 1998 | -2.49 % change on previous year | +141.9% |
| 1999 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -166.2% |
| 2000 | 4.2 % change on previous year | +154.3% |
| 2001 | 3.98 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2002 | 5.49 % change on previous year | +38.1% |
| 2003 | 5.1 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2004 | 0.8641 % change on previous year | -83.1% |
| 2005 | 2 % change on previous year | +131.6% |
| 2006 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 2007 | -4.27 % change on previous year | -336.4% |
| 2008 | 3.05 % change on previous year | -171.6% |
| 2009 | 0.7333 % change on previous year | -76.0% |
| 2010 | -0.1897 % change on previous year | -125.9% |
| 2011 | 0.3743 % change on previous year | -297.3% |
| 2012 | -1.36 % change on previous year | -463.9% |
| 2013 | 3.11 % change on previous year | -328.7% |
| 2014 | 5.16 % change on previous year | +65.6% |
| 2015 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -62.2% |
| 2016 | 0.6905 % change on previous year | -64.6% |
| 2017 | 2.74 % change on previous year | +297.5% |
| 2018 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 2019 | 5.97 % change on previous year | +229.9% |
| 2020 | -0.2959 % change on previous year | -105.0% |
| 2021 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -854.7% |
| 2022 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +21.8% |
| 2023 | 3.89 % change on previous year | +43.1% |
| 2024 | -2.84 % change on previous year | -172.9% |
| 2025 | 2.37 % change on previous year | -183.7% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 2.37 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.71 % change on previous year, 1.4× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 2.37 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.67 % change on previous year, 1.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -1.13 % change on previous year | -7.39 % change on previous year | 9.8 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 2.3 % change on previous year | -4.27 % change on previous year | 5.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.03 % change on previous year | -1.36 % change on previous year | 5.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.35 % change on previous year | -2.84 % change on previous year | 3.89 % change on previous year | 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 general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Hungary?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Hungary was 2.37 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 9.8 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.39 % change on previous year in 1994.
- How does Hungary rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu)?
- Hungary ranks 86th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.