General government expenditure by function (COFOG) in Hungary
Hungary: General government expenditure by function (COFOG) was 17,400 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
General government expenditure by function in Hungary, 1995–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2024, general government expenditure by function in Hungary stood at 17,400. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 113.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government expenditure by function in Hungary peaked at 17,400 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2,611, in 1996.
That places Hungary 19th out of 38 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government expenditure by function (COFOG) in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2,768 | — |
| 1996 | 2,611 | -5.7% |
| 1997 | 2,893 | +10.8% |
| 1998 | 2,849 | -1.5% |
| 1999 | 3,140 | +10.2% |
| 2000 | 3,438 | +9.5% |
| 2001 | 3,926 | +14.2% |
| 2002 | 4,649 | +18.4% |
| 2003 | 4,988 | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 5,327 | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 5,749 | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 5,929 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 6,488 | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 7,673 | +18.3% |
| 2009 | 7,269 | -5.3% |
| 2010 | 7,661 | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 7,492 | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 7,352 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 7,586 | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 8,136 | +7.2% |
| 2015 | 8,816 | +8.4% |
| 2016 | 8,690 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 10,357 | +19.2% |
| 2018 | 11,145 | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 12,781 | +14.7% |
| 2020 | 12,175 | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 13,436 | +10.4% |
| 2022 | 14,569 | +8.4% |
| 2023 | 17,281 | +18.6% |
| 2024 | 17,400 | +0.7% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 17,400 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 20,187, 86% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 17,400 is below the median for high income countries, which is 19,434, 90% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,852 | 2,611 | 3,140 | 5 |
| 2000s | 5,544 | 3,438 | 7,673 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,002 | 7,352 | 12,781 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,972 | 12,175 | 17,400 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
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 general government expenditure by function in Hungary?
- General government expenditure by function in Hungary was 17,400 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest general government expenditure by function recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 17,400 in 2024.
- What is the lowest general government expenditure by function recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,611 in 1996.
- How does Hungary rank for general government expenditure by function?
- Hungary ranks 19th out of 38 countries with data for 2024.
- Is general government expenditure by function rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 113.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of General government expenditure by function (COFOG). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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