Share of World GDP: Hungary
Hungary's share of world gdp is currently 0.2% as of 2026. # Hungary Share of World GDP Hungary's share of world GDP stands at 0.
Current (2026)
0.2%
-0.9% y/y
Peak (1982)
0.5%
Low (2026)
0.2%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Share of World GDP — Hungary
1980 — 2026
Share of World GDP — Hungary
Analysis# Hungary Share of World GDP
Hungary's share of world GDP stands at 0.218% in 2026, representing a significant decline from its peak of 0.526% in 1982—a 57.3% contraction over 46 years. The country's economic footprint has steadily diminished relative to global output, falling from 0.232% in 2017 to its current level. This erosion reflects both Hungary's slower growth trajectory compared to major economies and the relative rise of emerging markets in global economic output.
The 1982 peak coincided with Hungary's position as the most developed Eastern Bloc economy during the Cold War era. Since the 1989 transition to a market economy and subsequent EU accession in 2004, Hungary has failed to expand its global share despite integration into Western markets. The recent downward trend from 2023 onwards, dropping from 0.232% to 0.218%, suggests further contraction ahead, indicating Hungary faces headwinds in competing for global economic relevance.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 0.2% | -0.47% |
| 2029 | 0.2% | -0.93% |
| 2028 | 0.2% | -0.46% |
| 2027 | 0.2% | -0.92% |
| 2026 | 0.2% | -0.91% |
| 2025 | 0.2% | -2.65% |
| 2024 | 0.2% | -2.59% |
| 2023 | 0.2% | -4.13% |
| 2022 | 0.2% | +0.83% |
| 2021 | 0.2% | -2.04% |
| 2020 | 0.2% | -0.41% |
| 2019 | 0.2% | +4.24% |
| 2018 | 0.2% | +1.72% |
| 2017 | 0.2% | +0.43% |
| 2016 | 0.2% | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 0.2% | +0.43% |
| 2014 | 0.2% | +0.87% |
| 2013 | 0.2% | -1.29% |
| 2012 | 0.2% | -4.51% |
| 2011 | 0.2% | -1.61% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.2% | -3.88% |
| 2009 | 0.3% | -6.18% |
| 2008 | 0.3% | -1.79% |
| 2007 | 0.3% | -4.44% |
| 2006 | 0.3% | -1.35% |
| 2005 | 0.3% | -0.34% |
| 2004 | 0.3% | +0.00% |
| 2003 | 0.3% | +0.00% |
| 2002 | 0.3% | +2.05% |
| 2001 | 0.3% | +1.74% |
| 2000 | 0.3% | -0.69% |
| 1999 | 0.3% | -0.69% |
| 1998 | 0.3% | +1.39% |
| 1997 | 0.3% | -1.03% |
| 1996 | 0.3% | -3.65% |
| 1995 | 0.3% | -0.99% |
| 1994 | 0.3% | +0.00% |
| 1993 | 0.3% | -2.56% |
| 1992 | 0.3% | -12.85% |
| 1991 | 0.4% | -13.73% |
| 1990 | 0.4% | -7.37% |
| 1989 | 0.4% | -2.82% |
| 1988 | 0.5% | -4.16% |
| 1987 | 0.5% | +0.00% |
| 1986 | 0.5% | -1.64% |
| 1985 | 0.5% | -3.74% |
| 1984 | 0.5% | -1.74% |
| 1983 | 0.5% | -1.71% |
| 1982 | 0.5% | +2.33% |
| 1981 | 0.5% | +0.59% |
| 1980 | 0.5% | — |
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