Hungary High-tech Exports
High-technology exports as % of manufactured exports TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS
Hungary's high-tech exports was 20.19% in 2025, ranked 34th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2007–2025.
Overview
Hungary's high-tech exports stood at 20.19% in 2025, a rise of +0.09% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 20.19% by 2025. Hungary ranked 34th globally.
Hungary's high-tech exports have shown significant fluctuations over the past two decades, with the latest value standing at $20.19 in 2025. The country's all-time peak of $26.73 in 2009 indicates a promising beginning to the period, however, the subsequent decline to a trough of $16.40 in 2021 demonstrates the challenges it faced. In comparison, Cyprus, a peer country, has maintained a higher average value, standing at $20.83 in 2025. Hungary's performance lags behind some European peers, such as Austria, where high-tech exports reached $19.7 in 2025. The country's high-tech exports have been recovering since their trough in 2021, but a sustained growth trajectory will depend on Hungary's ability to invest in research and development, as well as its capacity to adapt to emerging technologies and global market trends. A strong increase in global demand for high-tech goods and a favorable shift in trade policies could potentially alter Hungary's trajectory and propel its high-tech exports to a higher ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | High-tech Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 21.59% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 20.89% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 20.19% | - | - |
| 2025 | 20.19% | +0.09% | #34 |
| 2024 | 20.10% | +1.99% | #27 |
| 2023 | 18.11% | −0.30% | #35 |
| 2022 | 18.40% | +2.01% | #33 |
| 2021 | 16.40% | −1.07% | #35 |
| 2020 | 17.46% | +0.09% | #31 |
| 2019 | 17.38% | +0.56% | #33 |
| 2018 | 16.82% | −0.44% | #36 |
| 2017 | 17.26% | −0.31% | #40 |
| 2016 | 17.58% | +0.49% | #39 |
| 2015 | 17.08% | +0.39% | #36 |
| 2014 | 16.69% | −2.68% | #34 |
| 2013 | 19.37% | −1.85% | #22 |
| 2012 | 21.22% | −3.96% | #21 |
| 2011 | 25.18% | −0.74% | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Hungary matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw high-tech exports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Hungary's high-tech exports was 20.19% in 2025. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Hungary's high-tech exports peaked at 26.73% in 2009.
The lowest high-tech exports in Hungary was 16.40% in 2021.
Hungary ranks 34th globally in high-tech exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Hungary's high-tech exports is projected to reach 20.19% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The high-tech exports of Hungary in 2025 was 20.19%. This ranks 34th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_hungary_high-tech-exports,
title = {Hungary High-tech Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/hungary/high-tech-exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}