Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Hungary
Hungary: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant was 842.88 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Hungary, 1995–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 842.88 millions for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.8% on the previous year and up 159.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Hungary peaked at 1,013 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 65.14 millions, in 1996.
That places Hungary 12th out of 154 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Hungary, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 66.83 millions | — |
| 1996 | 65.14 millions | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 125.77 millions | +93.1% |
| 1999 | 128.58 millions | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 188.25 millions | +46.4% |
| 2001 | 253.74 millions | +34.8% |
| 2002 | 272.46 millions | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 263.23 millions | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 239.98 millions | -8.8% |
| 2005 | 302.24 millions | +25.9% |
| 2006 | 393.36 millions | +30.1% |
| 2007 | 341.65 millions | -13.1% |
| 2008 | 418.37 millions | +22.5% |
| 2009 | 280.11 millions | -33.0% |
| 2010 | 388.98 millions | +38.9% |
| 2011 | 394.78 millions | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 325.11 millions | -17.6% |
| 2013 | 371.62 millions | +14.3% |
| 2014 | 417.09 millions | +12.2% |
| 2015 | 549.35 millions | +31.7% |
| 2016 | 365.12 millions | -33.5% |
| 2017 | 781.77 millions | +114.1% |
| 2018 | 1,000 millions | +27.9% |
| 2019 | 599.96 millions | -40.0% |
| 2020 | 565.45 millions | -5.8% |
| 2021 | 1,013 millions | +79.1% |
| 2022 | 842.88 millions | -16.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 96.58 millions | 65.14 millions | 128.58 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 295.34 millions | 188.25 millions | 418.37 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 519.39 millions | 325.11 millions | 1,000 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 807.1 millions | 565.45 millions | 1,013 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 9 Macau, China 1,063 millions compare
- 10 Singapore 1,045 millions compare
- 11 Switzerland 844.49 millions compare
- 13 Kazakhstan 777.79 millions compare
- 14 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 737.13 millions compare
- 15 Belgium 611.38 millions compare
More education data for Hungary
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 37,255 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 64.5% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 14.4% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Hungary?
- Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Hungary was 842.88 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 1,013 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 65.14 millions in 1996.
- How does Hungary rank for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant?
- Hungary ranks 12th out of 154 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 159.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release