Hungary GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Hungary is $271.12 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 1.7%. GDP per capita is $28,431.

Hungary GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Hungary has grown from $23.12 billion in 1980 to $271.12 billion in 2026.

Hungary GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Hungary. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

1.58%

Best Year

2021 (+7.2%)

Worst Year

1991 (-11.9%)

Years of Contraction

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GDP per capita in Hungary rose from $25,826 in 2025 to $28,431 in 2026, an increase of 10.1%.

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Hungary

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Hungary for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Hungary nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$271,122,000,000	1.7%	$28,431	-0.25%
2025	$246,891,000,000	0.4%	$25,826	-0.26%
2024	$222,878,000,000	0.6%	$23,253	-0.16%
2023	$213,315,000,000	-0.8%	$22,220	-0.1%
2022	$177,784,000,000	4.2%	$18,500	-0.42%
2021	$183,283,000,000	7.2%	$18,991	-0.39%
2020	$158,468,000,000	-4.3%	$16,356	-0.11%
2019	$164,927,000,000	5.1%	$17,003	-0.14%
2018	$161,185,000,000	5.6%	$16,593	-0.27%
2017	$143,335,000,000	4.1%	$14,716	-0.41%
2016	$128,984,000,000	2.4%	$13,189	-0.37%
2015	$125,244,000,000	3.7%	$12,759	-0.35%
2014	$141,129,000,000	4.3%	$14,328	-0.45%
2013	$135,646,000,000	2%	$13,709	-0.37%
2012	$128,470,000,000	-1.3%	$12,935	-0.54%
2011	$141,713,000,000	1.9%	$14,191	-0.28%
2010	$131,899,000,000	1.1%	$13,171	-0.17%
2009	$130,807,000,000	-6.7%	$13,040	-0.14%
2008	$158,228,000,000	1%	$15,752	-0.21%
2007	$140,123,000,000	0.3%	$13,921	-0.11%
2006	$115,604,000,000	3.9%	$11,472	-0.21%
2005	$113,098,000,000	4.3%	$11,200	-0.19%
2004	$104,015,000,000	5%	$10,281	-0.25%
2003	$85,190,000,000	3.9%	$8,400	-0.32%
2002	$67,636,000,000	4.7%	$6,647	-0.25%
2001	$53,800,000,000	4.1%	$5,275	-0.22%
2000	$47,276,000,000	4.4%	$4,625	-0.3%
1999	$49,160,000,000	3.1%	$4,795	-0.26%
1998	$48,784,000,000	3.8%	$4,746	-0.2%
1997	$47,399,000,000	3%	$4,601	-0.19%
1996	$46,834,000,000	0.1%	$4,538	-0.15%
1995	$46,578,000,000	2.5%	$4,506	-0.13%
1994	$43,308,000,000	2.9%	$4,184	-0.14%
1993	$40,256,000,000	-0.6%	$3,884	-0.09%
1992	$38,857,000,000	-3.1%	$3,746	0.01%
1991	$34,867,000,000	-11.9%	$3,361	-0.02%
1990	$34,478,000,000	-3.5%	$3,323	-0.45%
1989	$30,423,000,000	0.7%	$2,919	-0.4%
1988	$29,800,000,000	-0.1%	$2,848	-0.43%
1987	$27,233,000,000	4.1%	$2,591	-0.48%
1986	$24,778,000,000	1.5%	$2,347	-0.37%
1985	$21,511,000,000	-0.3%	$2,030	-0.39%
1984	$21,243,000,000	2.7%	$1,996	-0.29%
1983	$21,910,000,000	0.7%	$2,053	-0.22%
1982	$24,142,000,000	2.8%	$2,257	-0.1%
1981	$23,706,000,000	2.9%	$2,214	-0.04%
1980	$23,117,000,000	0.2%	$2,159	—

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Hungary GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Hungary through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Hungary nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$346,359,000,000	2.5%	$36,767	-0.24%
2030	$329,605,000,000	2.5%	$34,905	-0.24%
2029	$313,460,000,000	2.5%	$33,115	-0.24%
2028	$298,261,000,000	2.3%	$31,432	-0.25%
2027	$284,462,000,000	2%	$29,903	-0.24%

Compare Hungary to Nearby-Ranked Economies

Hungary ranks #55 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Hungary?

The nominal GDP of Hungary in 2026 is $271.12 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Hungary 55th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Hungary?

The GDP growth rate of Hungary in 2026 is 1.7%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Hungary?

GDP per capita in Hungary in 2026 is $28,431, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Hungary expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Hungary to reach $346.36 billion by 2031, up from $271.12 billion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.