The annual inflation rate in Hungary rose to 1.6% in September 2026 from 1.3% in the previous month, marking the highest reading since June. The increase was largely driven by higher prices for alcoholic beverages and tobacco products (3.3% vs 3.2% in August) and other goods, including fuels (2.8% vs 1.2%). Inflation also continued to rise for consumer durables (1.2% vs 1.5%) and services (4.9% vs 5%). In contrast, costs declined for food (-1.3% vs -1.4%), clothing items (-0.4% vs -0.2%), and household energy (-0.4% vs -4.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.2% in September, the same pace as in the preceding period. Meanwhile, the annual core inflation rate, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy, edged lower to 1.9% from 2% in the prior month. source: Hungarian Central Statistical Office

Inflation Rate in Hungary increased to 1.60 percent in September from 1.30 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Hungary averaged 8.49 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 October of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Hungary increased to 1.60 percent in September from 1.30 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Hungary is expected to be 1.90 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 3.00 percent in 2027 and 2.60 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-08 06:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 1.3% 1.2% 1.3%
2026-10-07 06:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 1.6% 1.3% 1.5%
2026-11-10 07:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Oct 1.6%



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Food Inflation -4.60 -4.80 percent Sep 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 2116.40 2112.20 points Sep 2026
Core Consumer Prices 659.60 659.60 points Sep 2026
Core Inflation Rate YoY 1.90 2.00 percent Sep 2026
CPI Transportation 101.90 100.00 points Sep 2026
Export Prices 106.30 101.20 points Aug 2026
GDP Deflator 163.17 165.10 points Jun 2026
Import Prices 104.50 96.80 points Aug 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 1.60 1.30 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.20 0.20 percent Sep 2026
Producer Prices 154.30 150.00 points Aug 2026
PPI YoY 4.80 1.00 percent Aug 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
1.60 1.30 31.00 -1.40 1992 - 2026 percent Monthly
1990=100, NSA

News Stream
Hungary Inflation at 3-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Hungary rose to 1.6% in September 2026 from 1.3% in the previous month, marking the highest reading since June. The increase was largely driven by higher prices for alcoholic beverages and tobacco products (3.3% vs 3.2% in August) and other goods, including fuels (2.8% vs 1.2%). Inflation also continued to rise for consumer durables (1.2% vs 1.5%) and services (4.9% vs 5%). In contrast, costs declined for food (-1.3% vs -1.4%), clothing items (-0.4% vs -0.2%), and household energy (-0.4% vs -4.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.2% in September, the same pace as in the preceding period. Meanwhile, the annual core inflation rate, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy, edged lower to 1.9% from 2% in the prior month.
2026-10-07
Hungary Inflation Edges Higher in August
The annual inflation rate in Hungary edged up to 1.3% in August 2026 from 1.2% in July, which was the lowest reading since November 2016. The increase was largely driven by higher prices for alcoholic beverages, tobacco products (3.2% vs 2.9% in July), consumer durables (1.5% vs 1.8%), and other goods, including fuels (1.2% vs 0.3%). Inflation also picked up for services, rising 5% from 4.7% in the previous month. In contrast, costs declined for food (-1.4% vs -1.1%), clothing items (-0.2% vs 0.6%), and household energy (-4.3% vs -4.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.2%, rebounding from a 0.1% fall in the preceding period. Meanwhile, the annual core inflation rate, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy, ticked higher to 2% in August from 1.9% in the prior month.
2026-09-08
Hungary Inflation Rate Lowest Since 2016
The annual inflation rate in Hungary slowed to 1.2% in July 2026 from 1.7% in the previous month, marking the lowest reading since November 2016. The slowdown was largely driven by declines in prices for food products (-1.1% vs 0.2%) and household energy (-4.3% vs -2.3% in June). At the same time, price growth softened alcoholic beverages, tobacco products (2.9% vs 3.1%), clothing items (0.6% vs 1.4%), consumer durables (1.8% vs 1.9%), and other goods, including fuels (0.3% vs 1.1%). On the other hand, inflation accelerated for services, climbing 4.7% from 4% in the prior month. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.1%, after remaining unchanged for the past two months. Meanwhile, the annual core inflation rate, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy, edged up to 1.9% in July from 2% in the preceding period.
2026-08-07