Hungary Consumer Price Index
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) FP.CPI.TOTL
Hungary's consumer price index was 202.59 in 2025, ranked 57th globally. This represents a 10.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1972–2025.
Overview
Hungary's consumer price index stood at 202.59 in 2025, a rise of +18.68 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 202.59 by 2025. Hungary ranked 57th globally.
Hungary's Consumer Price Index has demonstrated significant fluctuations over its 54-year coverage, ranging from an all-time low of 2.24 in 1972 to an all-time high of 202.59 in 2025. This represents a substantial increase, with the latest value placing Hungary at the 57th position globally. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Hungary's inflation rate is lower than that of Namibia, which also experienced high inflation, with a Consumer Price Index of 204.83 in 2025. The peak in Hungary's Consumer Price Index coincides with the current era, indicating ongoing inflationary pressures. The economic environment in Hungary is influenced by factors such as monetary policy and global commodity prices. A sustained decrease in global energy costs or an effective monetary policy response could potentially alter the trajectory of Hungary's inflation rate, potentially leading to a stabilization or decline in the Consumer Price Index.
Data & projection
| Year | Consumer Price Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 234.93 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 218.76 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 202.59 | - | - |
| 2025 | 202.59 | +18.68 | #57 |
| 2024 | 183.91 | +6.57 | #113 |
| 2023 | 177.34 | +25.93 | #116 |
| 2022 | 151.41 | +19.30 | #101 |
| 2021 | 132.11 | +6.42 | #91 |
| 2020 | 125.69 | +4.05 | #85 |
| 2019 | 121.64 | +3.93 | #83 |
| 2018 | 117.71 | +3.26 | #77 |
| 2017 | 114.45 | +2.63 | #74 |
| 2016 | 111.82 | +0.44 | #71 |
| 2015 | 111.38 | −0.07 | #75 |
| 2014 | 111.45 | −0.25 | #80 |
| 2013 | 111.71 | +1.90 | #91 |
| 2012 | 109.80 | +5.87 | #111 |
| 2011 | 103.93 | +3.93 | #76 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Hungary matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Hungary's consumer price index was 202.59 in 2025. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 10.2% increase from the previous year.
Hungary's consumer price index peaked at 202.59 in 2025.
The lowest consumer price index in Hungary was 2.24 in 1972.
Hungary ranks 57th globally in consumer price index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.
Hungary's consumer price index is projected to reach 202.59 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The consumer price index of Hungary in 2025 was 202.59. This ranks 57th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_hungary_consumer-price-index,
title = {Hungary Consumer Price Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/hungary/consumer-price-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}