Statistics

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Value of Top 100 Private Firms Dips 1%

The aggregated value of Hungary's 100 largest privately owned domestic companies fell by approximately 1% to HUF 5.231 trillion, according...

Analysis

Editorial: In Praise of Hungary’s Land

Hungarians have always seemed to me to be a people with an unusually strong connection to the land. A few...

Analysis

Year-end Delivers an Unpleasant Surprise for Hungary’s Economy

Hungary’s economy ended the year on a weak note, as sluggish industrial output offset gains in services and construction, reinforcing...

Analysis

Middle-aged, Lower-income Hungarians Plan Their Spending Best, Survey Shows

Middle-aged Hungarians with average or below-average incomes are the most careful planners when it comes to managing their finances, according...

Figures

Wolt Capital Reaches EUR 1 mln in Financing for Hungarian Businesses

The Wolt Capital program has reached a milestone in Hungary, providing access to a total of EUR 1 million in...

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4 Hungarian Regions Among EU’s Least Developed

Four Hungarian regions rank among the European Union's 20 least developed areas in 2024, surpassed only by Greece, which has...

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Inflation at 2.1% Year-on-year in January; Monthly CPI Up 0.3%

Consumer prices in Hungary rose 2.1% year-on-year in January 2026, while prices increased 0.3% compared to December, according to data...

Analysis

Hays: Workers’ Pessimism at 72.5%

Hungarian workers' pessimism about macroeconomic outlook and job opportunities for the next 2–5 years has deepened, with 72.5% rating themselves...

Analysis

Vera Mérő: Activist and Alleged ‘Bloody Feminist’ on her Fight for Gender Equality

Vera Mérő has gained fame in Hungary as a crusader supporting victims of sexual abuse, but she advises a soft,...

Analysis

Wolt and Hungarian Food Bank Partner to Reduce Meal Waste

During the last decade, food waste has become one of the most debated issues in modern societies. The Hungarian Food...

Figures

Minimum Wage in Hungary up 11%, Still in EU’s Bottom 8

The gross minimum wage rose 11% to HUF 322,800 as of Jan. 1, with net pay at HUF 214,662 without...

Analysis

Editorial: In Praise of Pathfinding Operations

Whatever the upcoming April general election is won or lost on, it is unlikely to be the strength of the...

Analysis

National Bank Maintains Base Rate at 6.5%, Economists Identify Potential for Pre-election Cuts

For many Hungarians, the biggest worry regarding the economy is inflation. Notwithstanding the annual increase in living costs of just...

Analysis

Hungarian Trailblazers Aren’t Waiting for the ESG Rulebook to be Written

Hungarian companies that have already committed to sustainability are largely keeping their ESG programs on schedule, despite ongoing changes in...

Figures

Hungary’s Industrial Output Rises in December but Falls for Full Year 2025

Hungary’s industrial production increased by 1.8% year on year in December 2025 based on raw data, while output rose 0.9%...

Figures

Value of Top 100 Private Firms Dips 1%

The aggregated value of Hungary's 100 largest privately owned domestic companies fell by approximately 1% to HUF 5.231 trillion, according...

Analysis

Editorial: In Praise of Hungary’s Land

Hungarians have always seemed to me to be a people with an unusually strong connection to the land. A few...

Analysis

Year-end Delivers an Unpleasant Surprise for Hungary’s Economy

Hungary’s economy ended the year on a weak note, as sluggish industrial output offset gains in services and construction, reinforcing...

Analysis

Middle-aged, Lower-income Hungarians Plan Their Spending Best, Survey Shows

Middle-aged Hungarians with average or below-average incomes are the most careful planners when it comes to managing their finances, according...

Figures

Wolt Capital Reaches EUR 1 mln in Financing for Hungarian Businesses

The Wolt Capital program has reached a milestone in Hungary, providing access to a total of EUR 1 million in...

Figures

4 Hungarian Regions Among EU’s Least Developed

Four Hungarian regions rank among the European Union's 20 least developed areas in 2024, surpassed only by Greece, which has...

Figures

Inflation at 2.1% Year-on-year in January; Monthly CPI Up 0.3%

Consumer prices in Hungary rose 2.1% year-on-year in January 2026, while prices increased 0.3% compared to December, according to data...

Analysis

Hays: Workers’ Pessimism at 72.5%

Hungarian workers' pessimism about macroeconomic outlook and job opportunities for the next 2–5 years has deepened, with 72.5% rating themselves...

Analysis

Vera Mérő: Activist and Alleged ‘Bloody Feminist’ on her Fight for Gender Equality

Vera Mérő has gained fame in Hungary as a crusader supporting victims of sexual abuse, but she advises a soft,...

Analysis

Wolt and Hungarian Food Bank Partner to Reduce Meal Waste

During the last decade, food waste has become one of the most debated issues in modern societies. The Hungarian Food...

Figures

Minimum Wage in Hungary up 11%, Still in EU’s Bottom 8

The gross minimum wage rose 11% to HUF 322,800 as of Jan. 1, with net pay at HUF 214,662 without...

Analysis

Editorial: In Praise of Pathfinding Operations

Whatever the upcoming April general election is won or lost on, it is unlikely to be the strength of the...

Analysis

National Bank Maintains Base Rate at 6.5%, Economists Identify Potential for Pre-election Cuts

For many Hungarians, the biggest worry regarding the economy is inflation. Notwithstanding the annual increase in living costs of just...

Analysis

Hungarian Trailblazers Aren’t Waiting for the ESG Rulebook to be Written

Hungarian companies that have already committed to sustainability are largely keeping their ESG programs on schedule, despite ongoing changes in...