Hungary Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Hungary's foreign reserves was $47.4B in 2025, ranked 43rd globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1983–2025.
Overview
Hungary's foreign reserves stood at $47.4B in 2025, a rise of +$930.5M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $47.4B by 2025. Hungary ranked 43rd globally.
Hungary's foreign reserves have experienced significant fluctuations over the past four decades, with the country witnessing a substantial increase since 1983, when reserves stood at 1,815,690,371.97. The all-time peak of 48,831,918,088.52 in 2011 was followed by a decline, before the reserves rebounded to reach 47,352,830,983.74 in 2025. This latest figure ranks Hungary 43rd globally, ahead of Bulgaria, which held 47,260,614,323.10 in reserves in 2025. In comparison, Hungary's foreign reserves have been dwarfed by those of Kuwait, which held 51,264,433,892.72 in reserves in 2025. The fluctuations in Hungary's foreign reserves are likely to be influenced by the country's economic performance and external sector dynamics. A sustained recovery in the European economy and a stable exchange rate could contribute to an increase in Hungary's foreign reserves, potentially shifting its ranking in the global foreign reserve league.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $49.8B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $48.6B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $47.4B | - | - |
| 2025 | $47.4B | +$930.5M | #43 |
| 2024 | $46.4B | +$703.7M | #41 |
| 2023 | $45.7B | +$4.5B | #45 |
| 2022 | $41.2B | −$2.3B | #45 |
| 2021 | $43.5B | +$2.1B | #44 |
| 2020 | $41.3B | +$9.5B | #44 |
| 2019 | $31.8B | +$464.4M | #49 |
| 2018 | $31.4B | +$3.4B | #48 |
| 2017 | $28.0B | +$2.2B | #51 |
| 2016 | $25.8B | −$7.3B | #50 |
| 2015 | $33.1B | −$8.9B | #43 |
| 2014 | $42.0B | −$4.5B | #42 |
| 2013 | $46.5B | +$1.8B | #38 |
| 2012 | $44.7B | −$4.2B | #41 |
| 2011 | $48.8B | +$3.8B | #33 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Hungary matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Hungary's foreign reserves was $47.4B in 2025. Ranked 43rd globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from the previous year.
Hungary's foreign reserves peaked at $48.8B in 2011.
The lowest foreign reserves in Hungary was $1.2B in 1990.
Hungary ranks 43rd globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Hungary's foreign reserves is projected to reach $47.4B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Hungary's foreign reserves was approximately 47.35 billion ($47.4B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Hungary in 2025 was $47.4B. This ranks 43rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_hungary_reserves,
title = {Hungary Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/hungary/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}