HICP - Food and non-alcoholic beverages (Neither seasonally nor) in Hungary
Hungary: HICP - Food and non-alcoholic beverages (Neither seasonally nor) was 199.39 in 2026. ▼ Falling
Latest (2026)
199.39
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
9th
of 27 countries
All-time high
263.44
in 1997
All-time low
195.82
in 2007
Years of data
31
1996–2026
HICP - Food and non-alcoholic beverages (Neither seasonally nor) in Hungary, 1996–2026
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hicp - food and non-alcoholic beverages (neither seasonally nor) in Hungary is 199.39, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hicp - food and non-alcoholic beverages (neither seasonally nor) in Hungary peaked at 263.44 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 195.82, in 2007.
Hungary ranks 9th of 27 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 31 years of available data.
HICP - Food and non-alcoholic beverages (Neither seasonally nor) in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 256.7 | — |
| 1997 | 263.44 | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 252.56 | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 249.36 | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 223.33 | -10.4% |
| 2001 | 220.46 | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 218.78 | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 216.24 | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 209.49 | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 206.58 | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 202.22 | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 195.82 | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 197.69 | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 202.47 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 205.08 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 207.89 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 197.15 | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 200.95 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 205.92 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 212.47 | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 211.57 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 211.31 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 204.5 | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 211.3 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 211.94 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 235.97 | +11.3% |
| 2022 | 221.37 | -6.2% |
| 2023 | 213.89 | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 212.29 | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 201.64 | -5.0% |
| 2026 | 199.39 | -1.1% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 199.39 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 180.91, 1.1× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 199.39 is above the median for high income countries, which is 181.89, 1.1× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 255.51 | 249.36 | 263.44 | 4 |
| 2000s | 209.31 | 195.82 | 223.33 | 10 |
| 2010s | 206.81 | 197.15 | 212.47 | 10 |
| 2020s | 213.78 | 199.39 | 235.97 | 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 - food and non-alcoholic beverages (neither seasonally nor) in Hungary?
- Hicp - food and non-alcoholic beverages (neither seasonally nor) in Hungary was 199.39 in 2026, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest hicp - food and non-alcoholic beverages (neither seasonally nor) recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 263.44 in 1997.
- What is the lowest hicp - food and non-alcoholic beverages (neither seasonally nor) recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 195.82 in 2007.
- How does Hungary rank for hicp - food and non-alcoholic beverages (neither seasonally nor)?
- Hungary ranks 9th out of 27 countries with data for 2026.
- Is hicp - food and non-alcoholic beverages (neither seasonally nor) rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from European Central Bank, published as part of HICP - Food and non-alcoholic beverages (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index weight). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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