GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Hungary
Hungary: GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 81.51 trillion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GDP in Hungary, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Hungary is 81.51 trillion current LCU, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.9% on the previous year and up 148.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Hungary peaked at 81.51 trillion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 346.86 billion current LCU, in 1970.
Hungary ranks 28th of 211 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Hungary, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 346.86 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 376.37 billion current LCU | +8.5% |
| 1972 | 407.78 billion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 1973 | 447.46 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 1974 | 468.26 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 1975 | 502.19 billion current LCU | +7.2% |
| 1976 | 550.27 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 1977 | 605.56 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 1978 | 655.37 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 1979 | 710.17 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 1980 | 752.05 billion current LCU | +5.9% |
| 1981 | 813.47 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 1982 | 884.35 billion current LCU | +8.7% |
| 1983 | 934.93 billion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 1984 | 1.02 trillion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 1985 | 1.08 trillion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 1986 | 1.14 trillion current LCU | +5.3% |
| 1987 | 1.28 trillion current LCU | +12.6% |
| 1988 | 1.50 trillion current LCU | +17.5% |
| 1989 | 1.80 trillion current LCU | +19.6% |
| 1990 | 2.18 trillion current LCU | +21.3% |
| 1991 | 2.61 trillion current LCU | +19.6% |
| 1992 | 3.07 trillion current LCU | +17.8% |
| 1993 | 3.70 trillion current LCU | +20.6% |
| 1994 | 4.55 trillion current LCU | +23.0% |
| 1995 | 5.86 trillion current LCU | +28.6% |
| 1996 | 7.15 trillion current LCU | +22.1% |
| 1997 | 8.85 trillion current LCU | +23.8% |
| 1998 | 10.46 trillion current LCU | +18.1% |
| 1999 | 11.66 trillion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 2000 | 13.34 trillion current LCU | +14.4% |
| 2001 | 15.41 trillion current LCU | +15.5% |
| 2002 | 17.44 trillion current LCU | +13.2% |
| 2003 | 19.11 trillion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 2004 | 21.09 trillion current LCU | +10.4% |
| 2005 | 22.57 trillion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 24.32 trillion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 2007 | 25.73 trillion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 27.23 trillion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 26.47 trillion current LCU | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 27.43 trillion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 28.49 trillion current LCU | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 28.92 trillion current LCU | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 30.34 trillion current LCU | +4.9% |
| 2014 | 32.83 trillion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 34.98 trillion current LCU | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 36.31 trillion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 39.34 trillion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 43.55 trillion current LCU | +10.7% |
| 2019 | 47.94 trillion current LCU | +10.1% |
| 2020 | 48.81 trillion current LCU | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 55.56 trillion current LCU | +13.8% |
| 2022 | 66.15 trillion current LCU | +19.1% |
| 2023 | 75.57 trillion current LCU | +14.2% |
| 2024 | 81.51 trillion current LCU | +7.9% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 81.51 trillion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 220.22 billion current LCU, 370.2× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 81.51 trillion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 481.94 billion current LCU, 169.1× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 507.03 billion current LCU | 346.86 billion current LCU | 710.17 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.12 trillion current LCU | 752.05 billion current LCU | 1.80 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.01 trillion current LCU | 2.18 trillion current LCU | 11.66 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.27 trillion current LCU | 13.34 trillion current LCU | 27.23 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.01 trillion current LCU | 27.43 trillion current LCU | 47.94 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 65.52 trillion current LCU | 48.81 trillion current LCU | 81.51 trillion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More population data for Hungary
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2145 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.97 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2145 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3612 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,817 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.335 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3021 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.215 (2100)
- Population density 81.75 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 324,096 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Hungary?
- Gdp in Hungary was 81.51 trillion current LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 81.51 trillion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 346.86 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does Hungary rank for gdp?
- Hungary ranks 28th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 148.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release