Hungary—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #152 of 192
Latest Value
-4.6%
2027
YoY Change
+0.0%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#152
of 192 countries
Maximum
-1.8%
2016
Minimum
-9.3%
2006
Last
-4.6%
Previous
-4.6%
Highest
-1.8%
Lowest
-9.3%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -4.6% | +0.0% |
| 2026 | -4.6% | +2.1% |
| 2025 | -4.7% | +4.1% |
| 2024 | -4.9% | +26.9% |
| 2023 | -6.7% | -8.1% |
| 2022 | -6.2% | +12.7% |
| 2021 | -7.1% | +5.3% |
| 2020 | -7.5% | -275.0% |
| 2019 | -2.0% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | -2.0% | +20.0% |
| 2017 | -2.5% | -38.9% |
| 2016 | -1.8% | +10.0% |
| 2015 | -2.0% | +28.6% |
| 2014 | -2.8% | -7.7% |
| 2013 | -2.6% | -13.0% |
| 2012 | -2.3% | +55.8% |
| 2011 | -5.2% | -18.2% |
| 2010 | -4.4% | +8.3% |
| 2009 | -4.8% | -26.3% |
| 2008 | -3.8% | +25.5% |
| 2007 | -5.1% | +45.2% |
| 2006 | -9.3% | -19.2% |
| 2005 | -7.8% | -18.2% |
| 2004 | -6.6% | +8.3% |
| 2003 | -7.2% | +18.2% |
| 2002 | -8.8% | -120.0% |
| 2001 | -4.0% | -33.3% |
| 2000 | -3.0% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -4.6% | +2.1% |
| 2027Forecast | -4.6% | +0.0% |
Top Countries — Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 26.5% | 2026 |
| 2 | Norway | 10.7% | 2026 |
| 3 | Nauru | 9.5% | 2026 |
| 4 | Macao SAR, China | 5.6% | 2026 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 4.8% | 2026 |
| 6 | South Sudan | 4.1% | 2026 |
| 7 | Lesotho | 3.8% | 2026 |
| 8 | Liechtenstein | 3.2% | 2026 |
| 9 | Cyprus | 3.2% | 2026 |
| 10 | Singapore | 2.7% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
General government net lending/borrowing as a percentage of GDP. A positive value indicates a fiscal surplus; negative indicates a deficit.
Methodology
Revenue minus expenditure minus net acquisition of nonfinancial assets, as a percentage of GDP. A comprehensive measure of the fiscal balance.
Unit
Percent of GDP