HICP - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (Neither) in Hungary
Hungary: HICP - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (Neither) was 82.22 in 2026. ▼ Falling
HICP - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (Neither) in Hungary, 1996–2026
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) in Hungary is 82.22, measured in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is down 5.0% on the previous year and down 31.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) in Hungary peaked at 166.74 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 82.22, in 2026.
That places Hungary 26th out of 27 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 31 years of available data.
HICP - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (Neither) in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 135.47 | — |
| 1997 | 157.56 | +16.3% |
| 1998 | 162.63 | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 166.74 | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 156.27 | -6.3% |
| 2001 | 132.25 | -15.4% |
| 2002 | 142.51 | +7.8% |
| 2003 | 138.63 | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 144.23 | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 148.9 | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 142.54 | -4.3% |
| 2007 | 142.91 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 135.56 | -5.1% |
| 2009 | 138.15 | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 149.91 | +8.5% |
| 2011 | 164.14 | +9.5% |
| 2012 | 141.53 | -13.8% |
| 2013 | 143.29 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 142.01 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 127.77 | -10.0% |
| 2016 | 119.72 | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 121.1 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 119.92 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 114.51 | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 104.61 | -8.6% |
| 2021 | 103.33 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 96.69 | -6.4% |
| 2023 | 93.59 | -3.2% |
| 2024 | 90.79 | -3.0% |
| 2025 | 86.59 | -4.6% |
| 2026 | 82.22 | -5.0% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 82.22 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 138.47, 59% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 82.22 is below the median for high income countries, which is 132.11, 62% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 155.6 | 135.47 | 166.74 | 4 |
| 2000s | 142.19 | 132.25 | 156.27 | 10 |
| 2010s | 134.39 | 114.51 | 164.14 | 10 |
| 2020s | 93.97 | 82.22 | 104.61 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) in Hungary?
- Hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) in Hungary was 82.22 in 2026, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 166.74 in 1999.
- What is the lowest hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 82.22 in 2026.
- How does Hungary rank for hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither)?
- Hungary ranks 26th out of 27 countries with data for 2026.
- Is hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from European Central Bank, published as part of HICP - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index weight). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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