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Eurostat Data Reveals Major Shifts in Hungary’s Public Spending Structure

New Eurostat figures show that Hungary's public spending fell from 48.9% of GDP in 2010 to 47.1% in 2024, even...

Analysis

Hungary PMI Edges up to 50.5 in April

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) stood at 50.5 points in April, edging up from 50.3 in the previous month,...

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Higher Earnings, Lingering Insecurity for Hungary’s 30–59 Age Group

A new K&H survey shows that the avg monthly net household income of 30–59‑year‑olds reached HUF 602,000 in Q1 2026,...

Analysis

Hungary’s Economic Starting Point: Challenging Landscape for Incoming Tisza Gov’t

As Hungary prepares for a political transition, the incoming Tisza government will inherit an economy marked by a delicate balance...

Analysis

In Praise of Peaceful Transition

Tisza won the elections because a record number of people turned out to vote, and unprecedented numbers of those wanted...

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Births Fall, Deaths Decline Faster as Natural Decrease Narrows in March

Hungary’s demographic trends remained mixed in March, with both births and deaths declining, while marriages continued to rise, according to...

Analysis

Services Drive Modest Q1 GDP Growth as Industry Shows Signs of Recovery

Hungary’s economy posted moderate growth in Q1 2026, supported by a rebound in services and a long-awaited positive contribution from...

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Hungary Household Net Financial Savings Fall to 4.6% of GDP in 2025

Hungarian households' four-quarter net financial savings fell to 4.6% of GDP at the end of 2025, according to a report...

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Hungary Jobless Rate at 4.5% in March, Employment Edges Lower

Hungary’s unemployment rate stood at 4.5% in March, with 219,000 people out of work, as overall employment declined slightly compared...

Analysis

Confidence in Economy Hits 27‑month Pre-election High

Hungary's GKI confidence index rose by more than three points in April, reaching a 27‑month high as both consumers and...

Analysis

U.S. Investors Seek Stability as Hungary Turns Political Page

U.S. investors are looking for a shift toward predictable policymaking in Hungary following the election victory of Péter Magyar, who...

Analysis

Hormuz Closure Triggers Historic Oil Supply Shock, Raising Global Economic Risks

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves through global energy markets, with analysts warning of a structural...

Figures

Average Gross Earnings Reach HUF 725,500 in February

Average gross earnings for full-time employees in Hungary rose to HUF 725,500 in February 2026, marking a 9.7% increase year-on-year,...

Analysis

Positive Easter Egg Surprises Follow Holiday Weekend

Retail consumption, industrial production, and inflation: the Central Statistical Office released three significant datasets after the long Easter weekend. With...

Analysis

Tisza Party Proposal Would Reshape Taxes Across Income and Consumption

Hungary’s tax system could see notable changes under a set of proposals outlined earlier by the Tisza Party, according to...

Figures

Eurostat Data Reveals Major Shifts in Hungary’s Public Spending Structure

New Eurostat figures show that Hungary's public spending fell from 48.9% of GDP in 2010 to 47.1% in 2024, even...

Analysis

Hungary PMI Edges up to 50.5 in April

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) stood at 50.5 points in April, edging up from 50.3 in the previous month,...

Figures

Higher Earnings, Lingering Insecurity for Hungary’s 30–59 Age Group

A new K&H survey shows that the avg monthly net household income of 30–59‑year‑olds reached HUF 602,000 in Q1 2026,...

Analysis

Hungary’s Economic Starting Point: Challenging Landscape for Incoming Tisza Gov’t

As Hungary prepares for a political transition, the incoming Tisza government will inherit an economy marked by a delicate balance...

Analysis

In Praise of Peaceful Transition

Tisza won the elections because a record number of people turned out to vote, and unprecedented numbers of those wanted...

Figures

Births Fall, Deaths Decline Faster as Natural Decrease Narrows in March

Hungary’s demographic trends remained mixed in March, with both births and deaths declining, while marriages continued to rise, according to...

Analysis

Services Drive Modest Q1 GDP Growth as Industry Shows Signs of Recovery

Hungary’s economy posted moderate growth in Q1 2026, supported by a rebound in services and a long-awaited positive contribution from...

Figures

Hungary Household Net Financial Savings Fall to 4.6% of GDP in 2025

Hungarian households' four-quarter net financial savings fell to 4.6% of GDP at the end of 2025, according to a report...

Figures

Hungary Jobless Rate at 4.5% in March, Employment Edges Lower

Hungary’s unemployment rate stood at 4.5% in March, with 219,000 people out of work, as overall employment declined slightly compared...

Analysis

Confidence in Economy Hits 27‑month Pre-election High

Hungary's GKI confidence index rose by more than three points in April, reaching a 27‑month high as both consumers and...

Analysis

U.S. Investors Seek Stability as Hungary Turns Political Page

U.S. investors are looking for a shift toward predictable policymaking in Hungary following the election victory of Péter Magyar, who...

Analysis

Hormuz Closure Triggers Historic Oil Supply Shock, Raising Global Economic Risks

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves through global energy markets, with analysts warning of a structural...

Figures

Average Gross Earnings Reach HUF 725,500 in February

Average gross earnings for full-time employees in Hungary rose to HUF 725,500 in February 2026, marking a 9.7% increase year-on-year,...

Analysis

Positive Easter Egg Surprises Follow Holiday Weekend

Retail consumption, industrial production, and inflation: the Central Statistical Office released three significant datasets after the long Easter weekend. With...