Statistics

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September trade surplus revised slightly upwards

In September 2017, Hungaryʼs export volume increased by 3.3%, and its import volume by 4.6%, with the trade surplus dropping...

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Hungarians confident in their jobs, survey shows

The Labor Market Stability Index of insurer BNP Paribas Cardif and market researcher Medián, a measure of employeesʼ sense of...

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KSH adjusts Sept. retail sales growth slightly upward

In September 2017, the volume of sales in retail shops increased by 5.6% according to raw data, and by 6.2%...

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Farmgate prices up 5.5% in September

Agricultural producer prices were 5.5% higher in September 2017 than in the corresponding month of the previous year, made up...

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Consumer price growth continues to slow

Consumer prices in Hungary rose 2.2% year-on-year in October, slowing from 2.5% in the previous month, according to a first...

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Retail sales accelerate in September

In September 2017, the volume of sales in retail shops increased by 5.4% according to raw data, compared to the...

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External trade surplus EUR 458 mln in August

A second estimate of data for the external trade in goods released by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) on Thursday...

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Hungary PMI drops to 58.3 in October

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) stood at 58.3 points in October, falling from 59.3 in September, the Hungarian Association...

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Industrial producer prices up 4.1% in September

Industrial producer prices as a whole were 4.1% higher in September 2017 than in the same month of 2016. Domestic...

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State secretary says draft cannabis bill ‘not normal’

Árpád János Pótápi, state secretary for national policy at the Prime Minister’s Office, said that he is “far from agreeing”...

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Saving time and energy

The last weekend of October marks the clocks moving backward by one hour. On Sunday morning, 3 a.m. will become...

Analysis

One-fifth of Hungarians work in industry

Just under one-fifth of working Hungarians were employed in the industrial sector last year, according to data compiled by the...

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Retail sales growth speeds to 4.7% in August

In August 2017, the volume of sales in retail shops, according to both raw and calendar-adjusted data, grew by 4.7%...

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CEU: extension of education law deadline ‘unnecessary’

The Hungarian Parliament voted Tuesday to extend the deadline for compliance with amendments to the act on higher education. The...

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Govʼt to extend deadline for compliance with education act

The government has moved to extend by one year the deadline for foreign colleges and universities operating in Hungary to...

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EY Urges Early Preparation for Hungary’s Proposed Wealth Tax

Hungary’s proposed wealth tax could create new obligations for wealthy individuals, trusts and private foundations, with the first assessment generally...

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IMF Sees Window for Hungary’s Economic Revival, Urges Swift Reforms

Hungary has a “uniquely favorable window of opportunity” to revitalize its economy, but must act quickly to turn market confidence...

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Bosch-Richter Survey Finds Hungarians Open to AI, Health Tech and Safer Mobility

A survey presented at BoschxRichter Innovators’ Day suggests Hungarians prioritize health and financial stability while welcoming technology that improves safety...

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Hungary’s Inflation at 1.6% in September 2026

Consumer prices in Hungary rose 1.6% year-on-year in September, while prices increased 0.2% from August, according to data from the...

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Government Opens HUF 2.2 bln in Funding for Hungarian Communities Abroad

Two funding schemes supporting ties with ethnic Hungarian communities abroad open for applications this week, offering HUF 2.2 bln for...

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Hungarian Investment Fund Inflows Fall to HUF 138 bln in August

Net subscriptions to Hungarian investment funds reached HUF 138 bln in August, down from HUF 271 bln in July, according...

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Hungary’s Budget Deficit Reaches 6.2% of GDP in H1 2026

Hungary’s general government deficit reached HUF 2.810 tln, or 6.2% of GDP, in the first half of 2026, as expenditure...

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Hungary to Raise Lowest Pensions From January

Hungary will raise the minimum pension to HUF 120,000 and introduce tiered increases for other low pensions from Jan. 1,...

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TI Hungary: Private Equity Funds Still Opaque Despite Stricter Rules

Transparency International Hungary found that despite tighter regulations, ownership of Hungarian private equity funds remains opaque, with major gaps in...

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Hungary Lifts Debt Issuance Plan to HUF 8.7 tln as Financing Needs Grow

Hungary’s Gov't Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) has raised its 2026 net issuance target to HUF 8.717 tln, citing a larger-than-expected...

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Hungary’s Business Confidence Improves in September

Business sentiment improved in Hungary in September, while consumer confidence remained largely unchanged, according to a monthly survey by economic...

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Hungary Could Adopt Euro in 2033 at Earliest, Equilor Says

Hungary could adopt the euro in 2033 at the earliest, with high public debt and a substantial budget deficit posing...

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EBRD Maintains Hungary Growth Forecast at 1.8% for 2026

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) forecasts Hungary’s economy will expand by 1.8% in 2026 and 2.5% in...

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MBH Forecasts 1.8% Hungarian Growth and Inflation as Consumption Supports Recovery

Hungary’s economy could grow 1.8% in 2026 while average annual inflation slows to the same rate, according to MBH Analysis...