Capital and total current expenditure on education (from all sources) in Hungary
Hungary: Capital and total current expenditure on education (from all sources) was 129.37 US dollars, PPP converted in 2023. ▼ Falling
Capital and total current expenditure on education in Hungary, 2014–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollars, PPP converted.
Analysis
In 2023, capital and total current expenditure on education in Hungary stood at 129.37 US dollars, PPP converted.
The figure is up 11.3% on the previous year and down 46.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital and total current expenditure on education in Hungary peaked at 242.29 US dollars, PPP converted in 2014 and was at its lowest, 103.67 US dollars, PPP converted, in 2015.
That places Hungary 18th out of 23 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Capital and total current expenditure on education (from all sources) in Hungary, year by year
| Year | US dollars, PPP converted | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 242.29 US dollars, PPP converted | — |
| 2015 | 103.67 US dollars, PPP converted | -57.2% |
| 2016 | 126.92 US dollars, PPP converted | +22.4% |
| 2017 | 182.62 US dollars, PPP converted | +43.9% |
| 2018 | 226.9 US dollars, PPP converted | +24.2% |
| 2019 | 234.41 US dollars, PPP converted | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 153.79 US dollars, PPP converted | -34.4% |
| 2021 | 132.09 US dollars, PPP converted | -14.1% |
| 2022 | 116.22 US dollars, PPP converted | -12.0% |
| 2023 | 129.37 US dollars, PPP converted | +11.3% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 129.37 US dollars, PPP converted is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 223.3 US dollars, PPP converted, 58% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 129.37 US dollars, PPP converted is below the median for high income countries, which is 256.18 US dollars, PPP converted, 50% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 186.14 US dollars, PPP converted | 103.67 US dollars, PPP converted | 242.29 US dollars, PPP converted | 6 |
| 2020s | 132.87 US dollars, PPP converted | 116.22 US dollars, PPP converted | 153.79 US dollars, PPP converted | 4 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 15 Portugal 189.06 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 16 Norway 185.68 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 17 Bulgaria 149.99 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 19 Romania 113.14 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 20 Luxembourg 71.01 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 21 Iceland 36.05 US dollars, PPP converted compare
More education data for Hungary
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.32 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.19 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,564 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 6,790 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 163,967 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 150,126 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 815,267 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 384,692 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9656 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital and total current expenditure on education in Hungary?
- Capital and total current expenditure on education in Hungary was 129.37 US dollars, PPP converted in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest capital and total current expenditure on education recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 242.29 US dollars, PPP converted in 2014.
- What is the lowest capital and total current expenditure on education recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 103.67 US dollars, PPP converted in 2015.
- How does Hungary rank for capital and total current expenditure on education?
- Hungary ranks 18th out of 23 countries with data for 2023.
- Is capital and total current expenditure on education rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Capital and total current expenditure on education (from all sources). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on capital and current expenditure on education. The default table displays data in 2020 constant USD PPP, for the combined primary to tertiary levels of education, and for both public and private educational institutions combined. This can be changed to display data by: level of education, type of educational institution, local currency/USD PPP, and current/constant prices. Please note that the filters are inter related, meaning that selection in one category may impact the possibility to select options in another category. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on 29 September 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page.