Foreign aid given in Hungary
Hungary: Foreign aid given was 294.81 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid given in Hungary, 1975–2025
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, foreign aid given in Hungary stood at 294.81 million constant 2024 US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 44.4% on the previous year and up 34.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid given in Hungary peaked at 527.17 million constant 2024 US$ in 2020 and was at its lowest, 694,868 constant 2024 US$, in 1992.
That places Hungary 33rd out of 50 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid given in Hungary, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 119.81 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1976 | 230.82 million constant 2024 US$ | +92.7% |
| 1977 | 184.71 million constant 2024 US$ | -20.0% |
| 1978 | 121.36 million constant 2024 US$ | -34.3% |
| 1979 | 78.14 million constant 2024 US$ | -35.6% |
| 1980 | 176.09 million constant 2024 US$ | +125.3% |
| 1981 | 166.07 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.7% |
| 1982 | 217.47 million constant 2024 US$ | +30.9% |
| 1983 | 179.81 million constant 2024 US$ | -17.3% |
| 1984 | 211.23 million constant 2024 US$ | +17.5% |
| 1985 | 231.87 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.8% |
| 1986 | 197.26 million constant 2024 US$ | -14.9% |
| 1987 | 93.70 million constant 2024 US$ | -52.5% |
| 1988 | 142.49 million constant 2024 US$ | +52.1% |
| 1989 | 46.76 million constant 2024 US$ | -67.2% |
| 1990 | 21.32 million constant 2024 US$ | -54.4% |
| 1991 | 23.02 million constant 2024 US$ | +8.0% |
| 1992 | 694,868 constant 2024 US$ | -97.0% |
| 2003 | 36.49 million constant 2024 US$ | +5151.2% |
| 2004 | 103.57 million constant 2024 US$ | +183.8% |
| 2005 | 142.22 million constant 2024 US$ | +37.3% |
| 2006 | 215.46 million constant 2024 US$ | +51.5% |
| 2007 | 123.41 million constant 2024 US$ | -42.7% |
| 2008 | 116.40 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 140.09 million constant 2024 US$ | +20.3% |
| 2010 | 137.82 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 159.79 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.9% |
| 2012 | 147.25 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.8% |
| 2013 | 154.16 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 173.84 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.8% |
| 2015 | 219.18 million constant 2024 US$ | +26.1% |
| 2016 | 279.22 million constant 2024 US$ | +27.4% |
| 2017 | 195.38 million constant 2024 US$ | -30.0% |
| 2018 | 351.60 million constant 2024 US$ | +80.0% |
| 2019 | 395.32 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.4% |
| 2020 | 527.17 million constant 2024 US$ | +33.4% |
| 2021 | 508.85 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 468.28 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.0% |
| 2023 | 266.52 million constant 2024 US$ | -43.1% |
| 2024 | 204.14 million constant 2024 US$ | -23.4% |
| 2025 | 294.81 million constant 2024 US$ | +44.4% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 294.81 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.04 billion constant 2024 US$, 28% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 294.81 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 581.97 million constant 2024 US$, 51% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid given in Hungary changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +5151.2% | 694,868 constant 2024 US$ | 36.49 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 146.97 million constant 2024 US$ | 78.14 million constant 2024 US$ | 230.82 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 166.28 million constant 2024 US$ | 46.76 million constant 2024 US$ | 231.87 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.01 million constant 2024 US$ | 694,868 constant 2024 US$ | 23.02 million constant 2024 US$ | 3 |
| 2000s | 125.38 million constant 2024 US$ | 36.49 million constant 2024 US$ | 215.46 million constant 2024 US$ | 7 |
| 2010s | 221.36 million constant 2024 US$ | 137.82 million constant 2024 US$ | 395.32 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 378.30 million constant 2024 US$ | 204.14 million constant 2024 US$ | 527.17 million constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 30 Czechia 396.91 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 31 Taiwan 378.59 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 32 Greece 331.50 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 34 Israel 283.40 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 35 Croatia 208.28 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 36 Slovakia 184.95 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Hungary
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5538 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1724 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5679 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6937 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.09 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid given in Hungary?
- Foreign aid given in Hungary was 294.81 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid given recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 527.17 million constant 2024 US$ in 2020.
- What is the lowest foreign aid given recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 694,868 constant 2024 US$ in 1992.
- How does Hungary rank for foreign aid given?
- Hungary ranks 33rd out of 50 countries with data for 2025.
- Is foreign aid given rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid given. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Official development assistance (ODA) is defined as government aid designed to promote the economic development and welfare of developing countries. Grants by private voluntary agencies and non-government organizations (NGOs) are defined as transfers for development made by private voluntary agencies and NGOs in cash, goods or services for which no payment is required. Monetary aid is estimated as net disbursements. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.