Inflation Hungary 1991
Average inflation: 34.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 34.9%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in June at 38.6%. The lowest inflation was in December at 32.2%.
- Highest month
- June: 38.6%
- Lowest month
- December: 32.2%
- Difference
- 6.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 20.9%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 20.9%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 20.9%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 20.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 34.9%. This approaches the highest level since records began (34.9% in 1991).
- 5-year average
- 34.9%
- 10-year average
- 34.9%
- All-time high (1991)
- 34.9%
- All-time low (1991)
- 34.9%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 32.9% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €134.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1991
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 34.1% |
| February | 33.2% |
| March | 34.3% |
| April | 35.8% |
| May | 36.9% |
| June | 38.6% |
| July | 38.2% |
| August | 34.2% |
| September | 34.0% |
| October | 33.9% |
| November | 32.8% |
| December | 32.2% |
| Average | 34.9% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.