Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Hungary
Hungary: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 1,103 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
1,103 millions
Change on year
down 15.6%
World rank
62nd
of 154 countries
All-time high
1,372 millions
in 2007
All-time low
74.98 millions
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2022
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Hungary, 1970–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 1,103 millions for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in 2022.
That represents a change of down 15.6% on the previous year and up 18.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Hungary peaked at 1,372 millions in 2007 and was at its lowest, 74.98 millions, in 1970.
That places Hungary 62nd out of 154 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 primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Hungary, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 74.98 millions | — |
| 1971 | 76.9 millions | +2.6% |
| 1972 | 92.03 millions | +19.7% |
| 1973 | 114.29 millions | +24.2% |
| 1974 | 132.08 millions | +15.6% |
| 1975 | 157.68 millions | +19.4% |
| 1976 | 176.62 millions | +12.0% |
| 1977 | 201.77 millions | +14.2% |
| 1978 | 257.04 millions | +27.4% |
| 1979 | 301.58 millions | +17.3% |
| 1980 | 420.18 millions | +39.3% |
| 1981 | 448.88 millions | +6.8% |
| 1982 | 487.78 millions | +8.7% |
| 1983 | 496.2 millions | +1.7% |
| 1984 | 437.38 millions | -11.9% |
| 1985 | 408.01 millions | -6.7% |
| 1986 | 472.66 millions | +15.8% |
| 1987 | 506.69 millions | +7.2% |
| 1988 | 580.73 millions | +14.6% |
| 1989 | 676.24 millions | +16.4% |
| 1990 | 802.61 millions | +18.7% |
| 1992 | 996.53 millions | +24.2% |
| 1993 | 1,003 millions | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 1,055 millions | +5.2% |
| 1995 | 463.77 millions | -56.0% |
| 1996 | 420.28 millions | -9.4% |
| 1998 | 423.22 millions | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 424.27 millions | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 438.66 millions | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 505.51 millions | +15.2% |
| 2002 | 634.02 millions | +25.4% |
| 2003 | 835.3 millions | +31.7% |
| 2004 | 1,053 millions | +26.0% |
| 2005 | 1,210 millions | +14.9% |
| 2006 | 1,193 millions | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 1,372 millions | +15.0% |
| 2008 | 1,329 millions | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 1,094 millions | -17.7% |
| 2010 | 1,114 millions | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 1,046 millions | -6.1% |
| 2012 | 930.11 millions | -11.1% |
| 2013 | 1,167 millions | +25.5% |
| 2014 | 813.41 millions | -30.3% |
| 2015 | 922.62 millions | +13.4% |
| 2016 | 962.68 millions | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 942.38 millions | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 1,028 millions | +9.1% |
| 2019 | 1,287 millions | +25.1% |
| 2020 | 1,190 millions | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 1,307 millions | +9.9% |
| 2022 | 1,103 millions | -15.6% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 1,103 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,271 millions, 87% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 1,103 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,658 millions, 67% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 158.5 millions | 74.98 millions | 301.58 millions | 10 |
| 1980s | 493.47 millions | 408.01 millions | 676.24 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 698.58 millions | 420.28 millions | 1,055 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 966.49 millions | 438.66 millions | 1,372 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,021 millions | 813.41 millions | 1,287 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,200 millions | 1,103 millions | 1,307 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
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 government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Hungary?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Hungary was 1,103 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 1,372 millions in 2007.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 74.98 millions in 1970.
- How does Hungary rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Hungary ranks 62nd out of 154 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.6%. 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 primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release