Inflation of consumer prices in Hungary
Hungary: Inflation of consumer prices was 4.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Inflation of consumer prices in Hungary, 1973–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
In 2025, inflation of consumer prices in Hungary stood at 4.4%.
The figure is up 19.1% on the previous year and up 7,257.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Hungary peaked at 34.8% in 1991 and was at its lowest, -0.2%, in 2014.
That places Hungary 54th out of 190 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.5% | 1.8% | 9.0% | 7 |
| 1980s | 9.0% | 4.7% | 17.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 22.2% | 10.0% | 34.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.1% | 3.6% | 9.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.5% | -0.2% | 5.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.0% | 3.3% | 17.1% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More economy & growth data for Hungary
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 4.5% (2025)
- GDP per capita 16,711 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 15.1% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 158.99 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 16,711 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 353.14 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -526.05 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -1.44 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 12.46 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 35.28 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in Hungary?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Hungary was 4.4% in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 34.8% in 1991.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.2% in 2014.
- How does Hungary rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Hungary ranks 54th out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7,257.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Annual changes in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a set basket of goods and services. This measure is used to track changes in living costs over time.