Gross capital formation in Hungary
Hungary: Gross capital formation was 19.28 trillion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
19.28 trillion current LCU
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
27th
of 187 countries
All-time high
22.59 trillion current LCU
in 2022
All-time low
511.34 billion current LCU
in 1992
Years of data
35
1991–2025
Gross capital formation in Hungary, 1991–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Hungary is 19.28 trillion current LCU, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 131.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Hungary peaked at 22.59 trillion current LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 511.34 billion current LCU, in 1992.
Hungary ranks 27th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Hungary, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 552.32 billion current LCU | — |
| 1992 | 511.34 billion current LCU | -7.4% |
| 1993 | 765.32 billion current LCU | +49.7% |
| 1994 | 1.05 trillion current LCU | +36.8% |
| 1995 | 1.37 trillion current LCU | +31.0% |
| 1996 | 1.79 trillion current LCU | +30.9% |
| 1997 | 2.34 trillion current LCU | +30.4% |
| 1998 | 3.01 trillion current LCU | +28.8% |
| 1999 | 3.18 trillion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 3.76 trillion current LCU | +18.2% |
| 2001 | 4.06 trillion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 2002 | 4.49 trillion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 2003 | 4.72 trillion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 2004 | 5.80 trillion current LCU | +22.8% |
| 2005 | 5.91 trillion current LCU | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 6.41 trillion current LCU | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 6.41 trillion current LCU | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 6.85 trillion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 5.56 trillion current LCU | -18.8% |
| 2010 | 5.81 trillion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 5.99 trillion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 5.87 trillion current LCU | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 6.64 trillion current LCU | +13.2% |
| 2014 | 8.02 trillion current LCU | +20.8% |
| 2015 | 8.35 trillion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 8.00 trillion current LCU | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 9.15 trillion current LCU | +14.4% |
| 2018 | 11.80 trillion current LCU | +28.9% |
| 2019 | 13.76 trillion current LCU | +16.6% |
| 2020 | 13.40 trillion current LCU | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 17.19 trillion current LCU | +28.2% |
| 2022 | 22.59 trillion current LCU | +31.4% |
| 2023 | 19.70 trillion current LCU | -12.8% |
| 2024 | 19.28 trillion current LCU | -2.1% |
| 2025 | 19.28 trillion current LCU | -0.0% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 19.28 trillion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 146.46 billion current LCU, 131.7× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 19.28 trillion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 155.88 billion current LCU, 123.7× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.62 trillion current LCU | 511.34 billion current LCU | 3.18 trillion current LCU | 9 |
| 2000s | 5.40 trillion current LCU | 3.76 trillion current LCU | 6.85 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.34 trillion current LCU | 5.81 trillion current LCU | 13.76 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.58 trillion current LCU | 13.40 trillion current LCU | 22.59 trillion current LCU | 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 gross capital formation in Hungary?
- Gross capital formation in Hungary was 19.28 trillion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 22.59 trillion current LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 511.34 billion current LCU in 1992.
- How does Hungary rank for gross capital formation?
- Hungary ranks 27th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 131.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.