Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Hungary

Hungary: Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data was -24.1 Balance in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
-24.1 Balance
Change on year
down 67.4%
World rank
39th
of 40 countries
All-time high
27.4 Balance
in 2018
All-time low
-36.5 Balance
in 2008
Years of data
31
1996–2026

Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Hungary, 1996–2026

-40-200201996201120261996: 10.9 Balance1997: 21.7 Balance1998: 1.8 Balance1999: 6.7 Balance2000: 20.1 Balance2001: -11 Balance2002: -14.4 Balance2003: 8.5 Balance2004: -3.5 Balance2005: 14.5 Balance2006: 5.1 Balance2007: 8.8 Balance2008: -36.5 Balance2009: -6.9 Balance2010: 15.7 Balance2011: -7.6 Balance2012: -7.8 Balance2013: 13.3 Balance2014: 13.6 Balance2015: 13.1 Balance2016: 7.6 Balance2017: 12.8 Balance2018: 27.4 Balance2019: 4.9 Balance2020: -10.3 Balance2021: 14.4 Balance2022: -19.4 Balance2023: -21.2 Balance2024: -32.4 Balance2025: -14.4 Balance2026: -24.1 Balance

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Balance.

Analysis

In 2026, industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Hungary stood at -24.1 Balance.

That represents a change of down 67.4% on the previous year and down 417.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Hungary peaked at 27.4 Balance in 2018 and was at its lowest, -36.5 Balance, in 2008.

Hungary ranks 39th of 40 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Hungary, year by year

Annual values for Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Hungary, 1996 to 2026.
Year Balance Change
1996 10.9 Balance —
1997 21.7 Balance +99.1%
1998 1.8 Balance -91.7%
1999 6.7 Balance +272.2%
2000 20.1 Balance +200.0%
2001 -11 Balance -154.7%
2002 -14.4 Balance +30.9%
2003 8.5 Balance -159.0%
2004 -3.5 Balance -141.2%
2005 14.5 Balance -514.3%
2006 5.1 Balance -64.8%
2007 8.8 Balance +72.5%
2008 -36.5 Balance -514.8%
2009 -6.9 Balance -81.1%
2010 15.7 Balance -327.5%
2011 -7.6 Balance -148.4%
2012 -7.8 Balance +2.6%
2013 13.3 Balance -270.5%
2014 13.6 Balance +2.3%
2015 13.1 Balance -3.7%
2016 7.6 Balance -42.0%
2017 12.8 Balance +68.4%
2018 27.4 Balance +114.1%
2019 4.9 Balance -82.1%
2020 -10.3 Balance -310.2%
2021 14.4 Balance -239.8%
2022 -19.4 Balance -234.7%
2023 -21.2 Balance +9.3%
2024 -32.4 Balance +52.8%
2025 -14.4 Balance -55.6%
2026 -24.1 Balance +67.4%

Hungary compared with similar countries

  • Hungary's -24.1 Balance is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.95 Balance. (30 countries reporting)
  • Hungary's -24.1 Balance is below the median for high income countries, which is 6 Balance. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 10.28 Balance 1.8 Balance 21.7 Balance 4
2000s -1.53 Balance -36.5 Balance 20.1 Balance 10
2010s 9.3 Balance -7.8 Balance 27.4 Balance 10
2020s -15.34 Balance -32.4 Balance 14.4 Balance 7

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 36 Belgium -8.6 Balance compare
  2. 37 Cyprus -11 Balance compare
  3. 38 Slovakia -14 Balance compare
  4. 40 Italy -24.7 Balance compare

See the full ranking of 43 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Hungary?
Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Hungary was -24.1 Balance in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data recorded in Hungary?
The highest recorded value was 27.4 Balance in 2018.
What is the lowest industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data recorded in Hungary?
The lowest recorded value was -36.5 Balance in 2008.
How does Hungary rank for industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data?
Hungary ranks 39th out of 40 countries with data for 2026.
Is industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data rising or falling in Hungary?
Over the last ten years it is down 417.1%. 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 Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data
Unit
Balance
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 1,495 data points, 1980–2026
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