HICP - Food (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index) in Hungary
Hungary: HICP - Food (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index) was 168.88 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
168.88
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
11th
of 27 countries
All-time high
201.63
in 2021
All-time low
168.88
in 2026
Years of data
26
2001–2026
HICP - Food (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index) in Hungary, 2001–2026
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
In 2026, hicp - food (neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, sub-index) in Hungary stood at 168.88. That is the lowest value across all 26 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hicp - food (neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, sub-index) in Hungary peaked at 201.63 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 168.88, in 2026.
That places Hungary 11th out of 27 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
HICP - Food (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index) in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 193 | — |
| 2002 | 192.92 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 190.63 | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 183.79 | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 181.39 | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 178.24 | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 171.16 | -4.0% |
| 2008 | 172.74 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 174.97 | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 174.31 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 176.89 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 171.1 | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 174.04 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 178.21 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 184.4 | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 181.31 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 181.54 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 176.22 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 181.24 | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 183.05 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 201.63 | +10.2% |
| 2022 | 193.48 | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 186.06 | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 182.9 | -1.7% |
| 2025 | 170.69 | -6.7% |
| 2026 | 168.88 | -1.1% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 168.88 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 162.09, 1.0× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 168.88 is above the median for high income countries, which is 159.51, 1.1× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 182.09 | 171.16 | 193 | 9 |
| 2010s | 177.93 | 171.1 | 184.4 | 10 |
| 2020s | 183.81 | 168.88 | 201.63 | 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 (neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, sub-index) in Hungary?
- Hicp - food (neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, sub-index) in Hungary was 168.88 in 2026, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest hicp - food (neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, sub-index) recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 201.63 in 2021.
- What is the lowest hicp - food (neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, sub-index) recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 168.88 in 2026.
- How does Hungary rank for hicp - food (neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, sub-index)?
- Hungary ranks 11th out of 27 countries with data for 2026.
- Is hicp - food (neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, sub-index) rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.9%. 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 (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index weight). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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