R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Hungary
Hungary: R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD was 0.0861 Percentage of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Hungary, 2000–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Hungary is 0.0861 Percentage of GDP, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 45.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Hungary peaked at 0.2155 Percentage of GDP in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0147 Percentage of GDP, in 2004.
That places Hungary 12th out of 38 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Percentage of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0213 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2001 | 0.0223 Percentage of GDP | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 0.0251 Percentage of GDP | +12.6% |
| 2003 | 0.0215 Percentage of GDP | -14.3% |
| 2004 | 0.0147 Percentage of GDP | -31.6% |
| 2005 | 0.0156 Percentage of GDP | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 0.0397 Percentage of GDP | +154.5% |
| 2007 | 0.0463 Percentage of GDP | +16.6% |
| 2008 | 0.0442 Percentage of GDP | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 0.1001 Percentage of GDP | +126.5% |
| 2010 | 0.0945 Percentage of GDP | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 0.1071 Percentage of GDP | +13.3% |
| 2012 | 0.1293 Percentage of GDP | +20.7% |
| 2013 | 0.183 Percentage of GDP | +41.5% |
| 2014 | 0.1584 Percentage of GDP | -13.4% |
| 2015 | 0.1903 Percentage of GDP | +20.1% |
| 2016 | 0.0726 Percentage of GDP | -61.8% |
| 2017 | 0.1305 Percentage of GDP | +79.8% |
| 2018 | 0.1849 Percentage of GDP | +41.7% |
| 2019 | 0.1801 Percentage of GDP | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 0.1903 Percentage of GDP | +5.7% |
| 2021 | 0.2155 Percentage of GDP | +13.2% |
| 2022 | 0.1351 Percentage of GDP | -37.3% |
| 2023 | 0.0871 Percentage of GDP | -35.5% |
| 2024 | 0.0861 Percentage of GDP | -1.1% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 0.0861 Percentage of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0556 Percentage of GDP, 1.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 0.0861 Percentage of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0772 Percentage of GDP, 1.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Hungary changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +154.5% | 0.0156 Percentage of GDP | 0.0397 Percentage of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0351 Percentage of GDP | 0.0147 Percentage of GDP | 0.1001 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1431 Percentage of GDP | 0.0726 Percentage of GDP | 0.1903 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1428 Percentage of GDP | 0.0861 Percentage of GDP | 0.2155 Percentage of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 9 Greece 0.1012 Percentage of GDP compare
- 10 Latvia 0.0143 Percentage of GDP compare
- 10 Norway 0.1007 Percentage of GDP compare
- 11 Croatia 0.0107 Percentage of GDP compare
- 11 Portugal 0.0967 Percentage of GDP compare
- 12 Lithuania 0.0034 Percentage of GDP compare
- 13 Spain 0.0822 Percentage of GDP compare
- 14 Belgium 0.0722 Percentage of GDP compare
- 15 Finland 0.0642 Percentage of GDP compare
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 r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Hungary?
- R&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Hungary was 0.0861 Percentage of GDP in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2155 Percentage of GDP in 2021.
- What is the lowest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0147 Percentage of GDP in 2004.
- How does Hungary rank for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd?
- Hungary ranks 12th out of 38 countries with data for 2024.
- Is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Government-financed BERD. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The OECD R&D Tax Incentives database provides a set of indicators that reflect the level and structure of central and subnational government support for business R&D in form of R&D tax incentives and direct funding across OECD member countries and other major economies. This includes time-series indicators of tax expenditures for R&D, based on the latest OECD data collection on tax incentive support for R&D expenditures. Estimates of the cost of R&D tax support at subnational government level are reported whenever such provisions are applicable and relevant data are available. These estimates of the cost of central and subnational R&D tax relief have been combined with data on direct government funding of business expenditure on R&D (BERD), as compiled by National Statistical Offices based on reports from firms, in order to provide a more complete picture of government efforts to promote business R&D. Furthermore, these estimates are combined with data on Government budget allocations for R&D (GBARD) in the broader context of overall budgetary support for R&D activities undertaken by governments. Government budget allocations for R&D include direct funding provided to all sectors, including contributions to R&D programmes abroad. OECD (2019) provides a practical guide to using the OECD R&D Tax Incentives database, describing the R&D tax incentive time series data and highlighting their potential for internationally comparative work through descriptive indicators and econometric analysis.