HICP - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (Neither seasonally) in Hungary
Hungary: HICP - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (Neither seasonally) was 69.17 in 2026. ▲ Rising
Latest (2026)
69.17
Change on year
down 6.2%
World rank
5th
of 27 countries
All-time high
98.88
in 2022
All-time low
67.26
in 1998
Years of data
31
1996–2026
HICP - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (Neither seasonally) in Hungary, 1996–2026
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
In 2026, hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) in Hungary stood at 69.17.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.2% on the previous year and down 19.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) in Hungary peaked at 98.88 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 67.26, in 1998.
That places Hungary 5th out of 27 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 31 years of available data.
HICP - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (Neither seasonally) in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 68.64 | — |
| 1997 | 68.07 | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 67.26 | -1.2% |
| 1999 | 67.56 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 70.66 | +4.6% |
| 2001 | 69.47 | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 68.29 | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 76.5 | +12.0% |
| 2004 | 76.78 | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 75.02 | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 75.81 | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 71.45 | -5.8% |
| 2008 | 76.79 | +7.5% |
| 2009 | 80.89 | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 83.77 | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 87.34 | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 75.03 | -14.1% |
| 2013 | 77.6 | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 82.33 | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 83.29 | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 85.35 | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 85.58 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 81.9 | -4.3% |
| 2019 | 79.84 | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 85.88 | +7.6% |
| 2021 | 97.15 | +13.1% |
| 2022 | 98.88 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 75.02 | -24.1% |
| 2024 | 75.63 | +0.8% |
| 2025 | 73.73 | -2.5% |
| 2026 | 69.17 | -6.2% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 69.17 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 48.05, 1.4× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 69.17 is above the median for high income countries, which is 48.01, 1.4× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 67.88 | 67.26 | 68.64 | 4 |
| 2000s | 74.17 | 68.29 | 80.89 | 10 |
| 2010s | 82.2 | 75.03 | 87.34 | 10 |
| 2020s | 82.21 | 69.17 | 98.88 | 7 |
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 hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) in Hungary?
- Hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) in Hungary was 69.17 in 2026, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 98.88 in 2022.
- What is the lowest hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 67.26 in 1998.
- How does Hungary rank for hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally)?
- Hungary ranks 5th out of 27 countries with data for 2026.
- Is hicp - alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (neither seasonally) rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from European Central Bank, published as part of HICP - Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index weight). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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