Hungary: Inflation, annual
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The most recent value is 1.64 percent as of July 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 2.11 percent. Historically, the average for Hungary from January 1997 to July 2026 is 6.08 percent. The minimum of -1.36 percent was recorded in January 2015, while the maximum of 26.19 percent was reached in January 2023.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: Percent change in the CPI from the same month last year.
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | Hungary: Inflation, annual percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jul | 1.64 |
| 2026 Jun | 2.11 |
| 2026 May | 2.29 |
| 2026 Apr | 2.57 |
| 2026 Mar | 2.13 |
| 2026 Feb | 1.63 |
| 2026 Jan | 2.35 |
| 2025 Dec | 3.29 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 4.4 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 313.8426 | 8/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 48,029.28 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 102.1300 | 7/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | -0.02 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 1.64 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Food and beverages inflation | -2.40 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | 2.89 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Energy price inflation | 0.00 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Transport services inflation | 0.68 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Services inflation | 3.97 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Information and communication inflation | 4.55 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Restaurant and accommodation services inflation | 6.04 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Health care inflation | 4.33 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Education services inflation | 4.45 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Clothing and footwear inflation | 0.78 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Housing inflation | 4.19 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 27,700.18 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Business credit | 13,697.71 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Household credit | 14,002.47 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 7,817.72 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 6,184.75 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 4.47 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Business credit interest rate | 7.82 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 6.58 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Policy rate | 5.75 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 18.30 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 11.80 | Q4/2025 | percent |