Hungary Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Hungary's tax revenue was 22.96% in 2025, ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1981–2025.
Overview
Hungary's tax revenue stood at 22.96% in 2025, a decline of +0.47% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 22.96% by 2025. Hungary ranked 22nd globally.
Hungary's tax revenue has fluctuated significantly over the 43 years of available data, with the latest value standing at 22.96 in 2025. This is substantially lower than its all-time peak of 36.63 in 1983, and also below its earliest recorded value of 35.13 in 1981. The country's tax revenue hit an all-time trough of 19.83 in 2006, but has since recovered to its current level, which ranks 22nd globally, surpassing peer countries like France with its 22.85 value. In comparison to other peers, Hungary's tax revenue is also higher than Kyrgyz Republic's 22.75, but lower than Portugal's 23.06 and Iceland's 23.29. As Hungary's economy continues to evolve, changes in tax policies or economic growth rates would be key factors that could alter the trajectory of its tax revenue in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 22.96% | - | - |
| 2025 | 22.96% | −0.47% | #22 |
| 2022 | 23.43% | +2.08% | #97 |
| 2021 | 21.35% | −1.34% | #98 |
| 2020 | 22.69% | +0.45% | #120 |
| 2019 | 22.24% | −0.21% | #107 |
| 2018 | 22.45% | −0.40% | #108 |
| 2017 | 22.85% | −0.15% | #116 |
| 2016 | 23.00% | −0.22% | #119 |
| 2015 | 23.22% | +0.22% | #123 |
| 2014 | 23.00% | +0.13% | #116 |
| 2013 | 22.87% | −0.05% | #110 |
| 2012 | 22.93% | +1.85% | #112 |
| 2011 | 21.08% | −1.56% | #100 |
| 2010 | 22.63% | −0.71% | #109 |
| 2009 | 23.34% | +0.07% | #104 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Hungary matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Hungary's tax revenue was 22.96% in 2025. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from the previous year.
Hungary's tax revenue peaked at 36.63% in 1983.
The lowest tax revenue in Hungary was 19.83% in 2006.
Hungary ranks 22nd globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Hungary's tax revenue is projected to reach 22.96% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Hungary in 2025 was 22.96%. This ranks 22nd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Hungary Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/hungary/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}