Hungary Military Spending
Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
Hungary's military spending was 2.29% in 2025, ranked 44th globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Hungary's military spending stood at 2.29% in 2025, a rise of +0.13% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.29% by 2025. Hungary ranked 44th globally.
Hungary's military spending has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 56 years, with the all-time peak reaching 4.97% of GDP in 1985. Following a sharp decline, the country's military expenditure hit its all-time trough in 2014, plummeting to 0.86% of GDP. Since then, Hungary has gradually increased its military spending, reaching 2.29% of GDP in 2025, ranking 44th globally. This upward trend is also observed in peer countries such as Belarus, which ranks similarly with a military expenditure of 2.30% of GDP. The UK, another peer country, has a comparable military spending ratio of 2.28% of GDP. The recent increase in Hungary's military spending is likely a response to regional security concerns and the country's commitment to NATO. However, a significant shift in Hungary's security priorities or a substantial increase in international aid could alter the trajectory of its military spending trajectory in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Military Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.60% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.44% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.29% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.29% | +0.13% | #44 |
| 2024 | 2.16% | +0.11% | #102 |
| 2023 | 2.05% | +0.22% | #102 |
| 2022 | 1.83% | +0.52% | #101 |
| 2021 | 1.32% | −0.43% | #61 |
| 2020 | 1.75% | +0.42% | #88 |
| 2019 | 1.33% | +0.33% | #69 |
| 2018 | 1.00% | −0.19% | #39 |
| 2017 | 1.19% | +0.19% | #59 |
| 2016 | 1.00% | +0.09% | #40 |
| 2015 | 0.90% | +0.05% | #31 |
| 2014 | 0.86% | −0.09% | #26 |
| 2013 | 0.94% | −0.09% | #37 |
| 2012 | 1.03% | −0.01% | #39 |
| 2011 | 1.04% | +0.01% | #40 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Hungary matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hungary's military spending was 2.29% in 2025. Ranked 44th globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from the previous year.
Hungary's military spending peaked at 4.97% in 1985.
The lowest military spending in Hungary was 0.86% in 2014.
Hungary ranks 44th globally in military spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Hungary's military spending is projected to reach 2.29% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The military spending of Hungary in 2025 was 2.29%. This ranks 44th in the world.
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