HICP - Food excluding tobacco (Neither seasonally nor working day) in Hungary
Hungary: HICP - Food excluding tobacco (Neither seasonally nor working day) was 162.34 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
162.34
Change on year
down 3.8%
World rank
10th
of 27 countries
All-time high
199.28
in 2021
All-time low
160.72
in 2012
Years of data
26
2001–2026
HICP - Food excluding tobacco (Neither seasonally nor working day) in Hungary, 2001–2026
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 162.34 for hicp - food excluding tobacco (neither seasonally nor working day) in 2026.
The figure is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hicp - food excluding tobacco (neither seasonally nor working day) in Hungary peaked at 199.28 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 160.72, in 2012.
That places Hungary 10th out of 27 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
HICP - Food excluding tobacco (Neither seasonally nor working day) in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 179.85 | — |
| 2002 | 177.54 | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 180.76 | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 179.71 | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 177.84 | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 176.08 | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 168.24 | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 169.19 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 175.51 | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 181.27 | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 181.36 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 160.72 | -11.4% |
| 2013 | 164.58 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 166.23 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 171.48 | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 169.07 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 176.99 | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 170.34 | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 175.22 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 172.78 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 199.28 | +15.3% |
| 2022 | 186.52 | -6.4% |
| 2023 | 181.14 | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 171.83 | -5.1% |
| 2025 | 168.71 | -1.8% |
| 2026 | 162.34 | -3.8% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 162.34 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 136.17, 1.2× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 162.34 is above the median for high income countries, which is 135.59, 1.2× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 176.08 | 168.24 | 180.76 | 9 |
| 2010s | 171.73 | 160.72 | 181.36 | 10 |
| 2020s | 177.51 | 162.34 | 199.28 | 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 excluding tobacco (neither seasonally nor working day) in Hungary?
- Hicp - food excluding tobacco (neither seasonally nor working day) in Hungary was 162.34 in 2026, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest hicp - food excluding tobacco (neither seasonally nor working day) recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 199.28 in 2021.
- What is the lowest hicp - food excluding tobacco (neither seasonally nor working day) recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 160.72 in 2012.
- How does Hungary rank for hicp - food excluding tobacco (neither seasonally nor working day)?
- Hungary ranks 10th out of 27 countries with data for 2026.
- Is hicp - food excluding tobacco (neither seasonally nor working day) rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from European Central Bank, published as part of HICP - Food excluding tobacco (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index weight). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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