Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Hungary

Hungary: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was 8.71 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
8.71 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 74.2%
World rank
81st
of 164 countries
All-time high
59.97 % change on previous year
in 1985
All-time low
-25.32 % change on previous year
in 1986
Years of data
56
1969–2024

Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Hungary, 1969–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Hungary stood at 8.71 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 74.2% on the previous year and up 258.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Hungary peaked at 59.97 % change on previous year in 1985 and was at its lowest, -25.32 % change on previous year, in 1986.

That places Hungary 81st out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Hungary, year by year

Annual values for Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Hungary, 1969 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1969 15.43 % change on previous year
1970 28.85 % change on previous year +87.0%
1971 1.05 % change on previous year -96.4%
1972 2.64 % change on previous year +152.3%
1973 13.74 % change on previous year +420.0%
1974 16.91 % change on previous year +23.1%
1975 18.88 % change on previous year +11.6%
1976 4.45 % change on previous year -76.4%
1977 9.8 % change on previous year +120.2%
1978 28.14 % change on previous year +187.2%
1979 15.44 % change on previous year -45.1%
1980 19.26 % change on previous year +24.8%
1981 2.28 % change on previous year -88.2%
1982 -0.9188 % change on previous year -140.3%
1983 -6.66 % change on previous year +625.3%
1984 -8.51 % change on previous year +27.6%
1985 59.97 % change on previous year -805.0%
1986 -25.32 % change on previous year -142.2%
1987 7.58 % change on previous year -129.9%
1988 24.71 % change on previous year +225.8%
1989 -20.91 % change on previous year -184.6%
1990 4.28 % change on previous year -120.4%
1991 -14.73 % change on previous year -444.6%
1992 12.38 % change on previous year -184.0%
1993 -9.38 % change on previous year -175.7%
1994 2.89 % change on previous year -130.8%
1995 -19.14 % change on previous year -762.3%
1996 -4.4 % change on previous year -77.0%
1997 18.91 % change on previous year -530.2%
1998 -11.14 % change on previous year -158.9%
1999 13.66 % change on previous year -222.7%
2000 1.84 % change on previous year -86.5%
2001 18.05 % change on previous year +882.2%
2002 27.7 % change on previous year +53.5%
2003 29.88 % change on previous year +7.9%
2004 9.35 % change on previous year -68.7%
2005 4.14 % change on previous year -55.7%
2006 -11.65 % change on previous year -381.4%
2007 25.98 % change on previous year -322.9%
2008 5.15 % change on previous year -80.2%
2009 -20.99 % change on previous year -507.9%
2010 -8.47 % change on previous year -59.6%
2011 8.98 % change on previous year -206.0%
2012 -10.18 % change on previous year -213.4%
2013 -3.19 % change on previous year -68.6%
2014 -5.49 % change on previous year +71.8%
2015 -6.39 % change on previous year +16.5%
2016 13.79 % change on previous year -315.8%
2017 32.12 % change on previous year +132.9%
2018 -5.11 % change on previous year -115.9%
2019 35.59 % change on previous year -796.4%
2020 26.37 % change on previous year -25.9%
2021 -12.96 % change on previous year -149.1%
2022 35.16 % change on previous year -371.3%
2023 33.73 % change on previous year -4.1%
2024 8.71 % change on previous year -74.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 15.43 % change on previous year 15.43 % change on previous year 15.43 % change on previous year 1
1970s 13.99 % change on previous year 1.05 % change on previous year 28.85 % change on previous year 10
1980s 5.15 % change on previous year -25.32 % change on previous year 59.97 % change on previous year 10
1990s -0.6666 % change on previous year -19.14 % change on previous year 18.91 % change on previous year 10
2000s 8.94 % change on previous year -20.99 % change on previous year 29.88 % change on previous year 10
2010s 5.17 % change on previous year -10.18 % change on previous year 35.59 % change on previous year 10
2020s 18.2 % change on previous year -12.96 % change on previous year 35.16 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 78 United States 8.87 % change on previous year compare
  2. 79 Tunisia 8.73 % change on previous year compare
  3. 80 France 8.71 % change on previous year compare
  4. 82 United Kingdom 8.58 % change on previous year compare
  5. 83 Viet Nam 8.4 % change on previous year compare
  6. 84 Cambodia 7.87 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Hungary?
Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Hungary was 8.71 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Hungary?
The highest recorded value was 59.97 % change on previous year in 1985.
What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Hungary?
The lowest recorded value was -25.32 % change on previous year in 1986.
How does Hungary rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
Hungary ranks 81st out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Hungary?
Over the last ten years it is up 258.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hungary data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
208 places, 10,048 data points, 1961–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.