Hungary GDP Per Capita (2026)
Hungary has a diversified Central European economy supported by manufacturing, automotive production, electronics, pharmaceuticals, services, agriculture, and strong trade integration with the European Union. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic output compares with population and helps place the country’s economic development into perspective. Explore Hungary’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$28,430
Est. in USD
World Rank
#51
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+10.1%
+$2,604
Europe Rank
#32
Out of 43 countries
1. Hungary GDP Per Capita in 2026
Hungary’s GDP per capita reflects economic production per resident within an economy with significant manufacturing, export, and service activity. Automotive production, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and foreign investment contribute to national output. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a more standardized way to compare Hungary with economies that have different population sizes and levels of aggregate production.
2. Hungary GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Hungary GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $28,430 | +10.1% |
| 2025 | $25,826 | +11.1% |
| 2024 | $23,253 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | $22,220 | +20.1% |
| 2022 | $18,500 | -2.6% |
| 2021 | $18,991 | +16.1% |
| 2020 | $16,356 | -3.8% |
| 2019 | $17,003 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | $16,593 | +12.8% |
| 2017 | $14,716 | +11.6% |
| 2016 | $13,189 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | $12,759 | -11.0% |
| 2014 | $14,328 | +4.5% |
| 2013 | $13,709 | +6.0% |
| 2012 | $12,935 | -8.9% |
| 2011 | $14,191 | +7.7% |
| 2010 | $13,171 | +1.0% |
| 2009 | $13,040 | -17.2% |
| 2008 | $15,752 | +13.2% |
| 2007 | $13,920 | +21.3% |
| 2006 | $11,472 | +2.4% |
| 2005 | $11,200 | +8.9% |
| 2004 | $10,281 | +22.4% |
| 2003 | $8,400 | +26.4% |
| 2002 | $6,647 | +26.0% |
| 2001 | $5,275 | +14.1% |
| 2000 | $4,625 | -3.5% |
| 1999 | $4,795 | +1.0% |
| 1998 | $4,746 | +3.2% |
| 1997 | $4,601 | +1.4% |
| 1996 | $4,538 | +0.7% |
| 1995 | $4,506 | +7.7% |
| 1994 | $4,184 | +7.7% |
| 1993 | $3,884 | +3.7% |
| 1992 | $3,746 | +11.5% |
| 1991 | $3,361 | +1.1% |
| 1990 | $3,323 | +13.8% |
| 1989 | $2,919 | +2.5% |
| 1988 | $2,848 | +9.9% |
| 1987 | $2,591 | +10.4% |
| 1986 | $2,346 | +15.6% |
| 1985 | $2,030 | +1.7% |
| 1984 | $1,996 | -2.8% |
| 1983 | $2,053 | -9.0% |
| 1982 | $2,257 | +1.9% |
| 1981 | $2,214 | +2.5% |
| 1980 | $2,159 | — |
4. Hungary GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+10.1%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+49.7%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+115.6%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+147.8%
(2006 to 2026)
Hungary’s GDP per capita has generally increased over the longer term as investment, industrial integration, wages, productivity, and European trade links have expanded. Inflation, exchange rates, energy prices, external demand, and domestic consumption can influence annual changes. Historical data helps reveal how per-person economic output has developed through periods of rapid growth, slowdown, and broader regional adjustment.
5. Hungary GDP Per Capita vs Europe and World
Hungary
$28,430
Europe Average
$59,767
World Average
$25,179
$0
$29,884
$59,767
USD
Hungary’s GDP per capita is approximately
52.4%
below the
Europe average
and
12.9%
above the world average.
6. Hungary GDP Per Capita Ranking in Europe
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #29 | Croatia | $30,030 |
| #30 | Greece | $29,696 |
| #31 | Latvia | $28,913 |
| #32 | Hungary | $28,430 |
| #33 | Romania | $25,693 |
| #34 | Bulgaria | $23,848 |
| #35 | Russia | $18,525 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Hungary
Hungary GDP (Nominal)
$271.1 Billion
(2026)
Hungary GDP Per Capita
$28,430
(2026)
Hungary’s total GDP measures the full scale of economic activity across the country, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP helps show Hungary’s overall economic size, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of output generated for each resident. Considering both indicators together offers a more balanced picture of national economic performance.
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8. Hungary GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $29,902 | +5.2% |
| 2028 | $31,432 | +5.1% |
| 2029 | $33,114 | +5.4% |
| 2030 | $34,905 | +5.4% |
Hungary GDP per capita is projected to reach $34,905 by 2030, representing a 22.8% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Hungary GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Hungary GDP per capita is estimated at $28,430 in 2026.
It ranks #51 globally and #32 in Europe.
GDP per capita increased by 10.1% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 49.7%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 115.6%.
It is approximately 52.4% below the Europe average.
It is approximately 12.9% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $34,905 by 2030, 22.8% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Hungary GDP Per Capita FAQs
Hungary GDP per capita is estimated at $28,430 in 2026.
Hungary ranks #51 globally and #32 in Europe by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 10.1% compared with 2025.
Hungary GDP per capita was approximately $12,759 in 2015.
Hungary GDP per capita is approximately 52.4% below the Europe average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.