Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Hungary
Hungary: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 37.9% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Hungary, 1981–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 37.9% for central government revenues as a share of gdp in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Hungary peaked at 53.4% in 1986 and was at its lowest, 34.8%, in 2005.
That places Hungary 23rd out of 157 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 44 years of available data.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Hungary, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 51.2% | — |
| 1982 | 49.6% | -3.2% |
| 1983 | 51.8% | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 52.4% | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 50.0% | -4.7% |
| 1986 | 53.4% | +6.9% |
| 1987 | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| 1988 | 52.6% | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 51.4% | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 50.7% | -1.2% |
| 1991 | 46.9% | -7.5% |
| 1992 | 45.0% | -4.1% |
| 1993 | 45.7% | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 45.4% | -0.7% |
| 1995 | 41.3% | -9.0% |
| 1996 | 41.2% | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 38.3% | -7.0% |
| 1998 | 37.4% | -2.4% |
| 1999 | 37.5% | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 38.0% | +1.2% |
| 2001 | 36.7% | -3.3% |
| 2002 | 35.8% | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 35.4% | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 35.2% | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 34.8% | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 35.2% | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 37.7% | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 39.9% | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 39.8% | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 38.1% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 37.3% | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 40.4% | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 40.2% | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 40.0% | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 40.2% | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 40.5% | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 39.7% | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 38.3% | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 37.7% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 35.8% | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 37.9% | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 38.2% | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 37.9% | -0.7% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 37.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 33.0%, 1.1× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 37.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35.0%, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 51.5% | 49.6% | 53.4% | 9 |
| 1990s | 43.0% | 37.4% | 50.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 36.9% | 34.8% | 39.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.3% | 37.3% | 40.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.5% | 35.8% | 38.2% | 5 |
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 central government revenues as a share of gdp in Hungary?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in Hungary was 37.9% in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 53.4% in 1986.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.8% in 2005.
- How does Hungary rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Hungary ranks 23rd out of 157 countries with data for 2024.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Central government revenues as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales included. Grants excluded.