Greece vs Hungary: General government expenditure by function (COFOG)

Greece
12,482
in 2024
Hungary
17,400
in 2024
Greece rank
21st
Hungary rank
19th

General government expenditure by function (COFOG) over time

  • Greece
  • Hungary
5.0k10.0k15.0k199520092024

How they compare

Hungary currently reports 17,400 against 12,482 in Greece, a difference of 4,918.

That makes Hungary's figure about 1.4 times Greece's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 30 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Greece ahead.

Greece ranks 21st and Hungary ranks 19th of 38 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Greece averaged higher in 3 and Hungary in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Greece Hungary Difference Ahead
1990s 6,519 2,852 3,667 Greece
2000s 12,086 5,544 6,542 Greece
2010s 9,526 9,002 524.2 Greece
2020s 11,208 14,972 3,764 Hungary

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher general government expenditure by function, Greece or Hungary?
Hungary, at 17,400 against 12,482 in Greece as of 2024.
What is the difference in general government expenditure by function between Greece and Hungary?
4,918, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Greece and Hungary?
30 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2024.
How do Greece and Hungary rank globally for general government expenditure by function?
Greece ranks 21st and Hungary ranks 19th of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as General government expenditure by function (COFOG). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
General government expenditure by function (COFOG)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
42 places, 1,173 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed