The annual inflation rate in Hungary rose to 1.8% in March 2026 from a more than nine-year low of 1.4% in the previous month. Main upward pressures came from higher costs of alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.5% vs 5.8% in February), fuel and power (4.3% vs 4.2%), services (4.1% vs 4.2%), and clothing and footwear (1.4% vs 0.7%). On the other hand, prices continued to decline for other goods, including motor fuels, down 0.7% after a 3.1% drop in February. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.4% in March, the sharpest increase since July last year, following a 0.1% gain in the preceding period. Meanwhile, annual core inflation rate, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy, slowed to 1.9% in March, marking the softest rise since September 2018 and down from 2.1% in the prior month. source: Hungarian Central Statistical Office

Inflation Rate in Hungary increased to 1.80 percent in March from 1.40 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Hungary averaged 8.59 percent from 1992 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 31.00 percent in June of 1995 and a record low of -1.40 percent in January of 2015. This page provides - Hungary Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Hungary Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Hungary increased to 1.80 percent in March from 1.40 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Hungary is expected to be 2.70 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Hungary Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.50 percent in 2027 and 2.60 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-10 07:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 1.4% 2.1% 1.7% 1.8%
2026-04-08 06:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 1.8% 1.4% 2.5%
2026-05-08 06:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 1.8% 2.6%

Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Food Inflation -3.20 -3.20 percent Mar 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 2101.70 2093.30 points Mar 2026
Core Consumer Prices 655.60 654.90 points Mar 2026
Core Inflation Rate YoY 1.90 2.10 percent Mar 2026
CPI Transportation 98.70 96.80 points Mar 2026
Export Prices 98.70 101.10 points Feb 2026
GDP Deflator 162.57 160.41 points Dec 2025
Import Prices 93.10 92.80 points Feb 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 1.80 1.40 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.40 0.10 percent Mar 2026
Producer Prices 146.50 147.70 points Feb 2026
PPI YoY -3.30 -2.90 percent Feb 2026


Hungary Inflation Rate
In Hungary, the most important category in the consumer price index is Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (23 percent of total weight). Transport accounts for 15 percent; Housing and Utilities for 12 percent; Alcoholic beverages, Tobacco and Narcotics for 9 percent; Recreation and Culture for 7 percent; Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 7 percent; and Furniture, Household Equipment and Maintenance for 7 percent. Health; Restaurants and Hotels; Communication; Clothing and Footwear; and Education account for the remaining 20 percent of total weight.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.80 1.40 31.00 -1.40 1992 - 2026 percent Monthly
1990=100, NSA

News Stream
Hungary March Inflation Rises to 1.8%
The annual inflation rate in Hungary rose to 1.8% in March 2026 from a more than nine-year low of 1.4% in the previous month. Main upward pressures came from higher costs of alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.5% vs 5.8% in February), fuel and power (4.3% vs 4.2%), services (4.1% vs 4.2%), and clothing and footwear (1.4% vs 0.7%). On the other hand, prices continued to decline for other goods, including motor fuels, down 0.7% after a 3.1% drop in February. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.4% in March, the sharpest increase since July last year, following a 0.1% gain in the preceding period. Meanwhile, annual core inflation rate, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy, slowed to 1.9% in March, marking the softest rise since September 2018 and down from 2.1% in the prior month.
2026-04-08
Hungary Inflation Slows to Over 9-Year Low
The annual inflation rate in Hungary slowed to 1.4% in February 2026 from 2.1% in the previous month, below market forecasts of 1.7%. This marked the lowest reading since November 2016, mainly due to slower cost increases for food (0.2% vs 1.3% in January), clothing and footwear (0.7% vs 1.6%), fuel and power (4.2% vs 6.2%), and services (4.2% vs 5%). On the other hand, prices declined at a softer pace for other goods, including motor fuels (-3.1% vs -3.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.1% in February, easing from a 0.3% gain in the preceding period. Meanwhile, annual core inflation rate, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy, slowed to 2.1% in February from 2.7% in the prior month, marking the softest rise since September 2018.
2026-03-10
Hungary Inflation Hits Near 8-Year Low
The annual inflation rate in Hungary slowed to 2.1% in January 2026 from 3.3% in the previous month, below market expectations of 2.4%. This marked the lowest level since March 2018, mainly driven by softer price increases for food (1.3% vs 2.6% in December 2025), alcoholic beverages and tobacco products (6.3% vs 7.1%), household energy and heating (6.2% vs 8.9%), and services (5.0% vs 6.8%). Additionally, costs continued to decline for other items and fuels (-3.5% vs -2.4%). On the other hand, inflation rose at a faster pace for consumer durables (2.9% vs 2.7%), while it remained steady for clothing items (at 1.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.3% in January, compared with a 0.1% increase in each of the previous two months. Annual core inflation, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy, eased to 2.7% in January from 3.8% in December 2025, marking the softest reading since January 2019.
2026-02-12