Greece vs Hungary: Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP

Greece
48.16
in 2030
Hungary
47.73
in 2030
Greece rank
23rd
Hungary rank
24th

Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Greece
  • Hungary
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How they compare

Greece currently reports 48.16 against 47.73 in Hungary, a difference of 0.43.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Hungary ahead.

Greece ranks 23rd and Hungary ranks 24th of 195 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Greece averaged higher in 3 and Hungary in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Greece Hungary Difference Ahead
1990s 46.48 50.01 3.53 Hungary
2000s 48.61 49.35 0.746 Hungary
2010s 51.44 48.28 3.15 Greece
2020s 51.24 48.15 3.09 Greece
2030s 48.16 47.73 0.43 Greece

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure, general government, percent of gdp, Greece or Hungary?
Greece, at 48.16 against 47.73 in Hungary as of 2030.
What is the difference in expenditure, general government, percent of gdp between Greece and Hungary?
0.43, with Greece ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Greece and Hungary?
35 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2030.
How do Greece and Hungary rank globally for expenditure, general government, percent of gdp?
Greece ranks 23rd and Hungary ranks 24th of 195 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
213 places, 7,647 data points, 1991–2030
Last refreshed

Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October