Government expenditure on education, US$ in Hungary
Hungary: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 6,749 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
6,749 millions
Change on year
down 20.9%
World rank
51st
of 181 countries
All-time high
8,530 millions
in 2021
All-time low
198.87 millions
in 1970
Years of data
52
1970–2022
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Hungary, 1970–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Hungary is 6,749 millions, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 20.9% on the previous year and up 26.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Hungary peaked at 8,530 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 198.87 millions, in 1970.
That places Hungary 51st out of 181 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Hungary, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 198.87 millions | — |
| 1971 | 215.5 millions | +8.4% |
| 1972 | 247.21 millions | +14.7% |
| 1973 | 309.78 millions | +25.3% |
| 1974 | 360.15 millions | +16.3% |
| 1975 | 424.86 millions | +18.0% |
| 1976 | 466.6 millions | +9.8% |
| 1977 | 531.26 millions | +13.9% |
| 1978 | 642.22 millions | +20.9% |
| 1979 | 737.58 millions | +14.8% |
| 1980 | 991.7 millions | +34.5% |
| 1981 | 1,047 millions | +5.6% |
| 1982 | 1,067 millions | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 1,137 millions | +6.5% |
| 1984 | 1,011 millions | -11.1% |
| 1985 | 975.04 millions | -3.5% |
| 1986 | 1,173 millions | +20.3% |
| 1987 | 1,261 millions | +7.5% |
| 1988 | 1,336 millions | +5.9% |
| 1989 | 1,535 millions | +14.9% |
| 1990 | 1,867 millions | +21.6% |
| 1991 | 2,043 millions | +9.5% |
| 1992 | 2,355 millions | +15.2% |
| 1993 | 2,375 millions | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 2,519 millions | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 2,250 millions | -10.7% |
| 1996 | 2,023 millions | -10.1% |
| 1998 | 2,147 millions | +6.2% |
| 1999 | 2,241 millions | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 2,299 millions | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 2,650 millions | +15.3% |
| 2002 | 3,502 millions | +32.1% |
| 2003 | 4,940 millions | +41.1% |
| 2004 | 5,547 millions | +12.3% |
| 2005 | 6,023 millions | +8.6% |
| 2006 | 6,121 millions | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 7,199 millions | +17.6% |
| 2008 | 7,865 millions | +9.3% |
| 2009 | 6,483 millions | -17.6% |
| 2010 | 6,244 millions | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 6,477 millions | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 5,336 millions | -17.6% |
| 2013 | 5,684 millions | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 6,490 millions | +14.2% |
| 2015 | 5,627 millions | -13.3% |
| 2016 | 5,936 millions | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 6,651 millions | +12.0% |
| 2018 | 7,424 millions | +11.6% |
| 2019 | 6,930 millions | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 6,533 millions | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 8,530 millions | +30.6% |
| 2022 | 6,749 millions | -20.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 413.4 millions | 198.87 millions | 737.58 millions | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,154 millions | 975.04 millions | 1,535 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,202 millions | 1,867 millions | 2,519 millions | 9 |
| 2000s | 5,263 millions | 2,299 millions | 7,865 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,280 millions | 5,336 millions | 7,424 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,271 millions | 6,533 millions | 8,530 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More education data for Hungary
- 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)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 102.89 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 102.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Hungary?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Hungary was 6,749 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 8,530 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 198.87 millions in 1970.
- How does Hungary rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Hungary ranks 51st out of 181 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.5%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release