Introduction
This analysis draws on data published by Eurostat and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). All values are updated in real-time, typically on the 18th–20th of each month when data providers publish final figures. We will examine:
- Annual inflation (how prices have changed compared to the same month in the previous year)
- Monthly inflation (price changes compared to the previous month)
- Price level changes relative to 2015 (which provides a better understanding of changes over time)
As inflation represents a long-term structural trend, the annual rate provides the most meaningful indicator of price dynamics.
Overall Inflation
- In December 2025, Hungary's annual inflation rate amounted to 3.3%, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
- For comparison, the annual inflation rate was 2.3% in the European Union and 1.9% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, consumer prices in Hungary have risen by 74.9%, showing the cumulative effect of inflation.
Food
- In December 2025, Hungary's annual food inflation rate was -0.3%, and the monthly rate was -0.5%.
- For comparison, the annual food inflation rate was 2.8% in the European Union and 2.5% in the euro area.
- Food prices in Hungary have changed by 103.5% in total since 2015.
Alcohol and Tobacco
- In December 2025, Hungary recorded an annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate of 6.9%, and the monthly rate was 0%.
- For comparison, the annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate was 4% in the European Union and 2.7% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, alcohol and tobacco prices in Hungary have increased by 108.1%.
Clothing
- In December 2025, Hungary's annual clothing inflation rate stood at 1.8%, and the monthly rate was 0.3%.
- For comparison, the annual clothing inflation rate was 0.3% in the European Union and 0.3% in the euro area.
- Clothing prices in Hungary have changed by 29.2% since 2015.
Housing and Utilities
- In December 2025, Hungary's annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 3.4%, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
- Across the European Union, the annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 2%, compared with 1.2% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, housing and utilities prices in Hungary have changed by 52.9% in total.
Household Equipment
- In December 2025, Hungary's annual household equipment inflation rate amounted to 1.1%, and the monthly rate was -0.3%.
- For comparison, the annual household equipment inflation rate was 0.3% in the European Union and 0.2% in the euro area.
- Household equipment prices in Hungary have changed by 52.6% since 2015.
Healthcare
- In December 2025, Hungary's annual healthcare inflation rate stood at 7%, and the monthly rate was 0.2%.
- For comparison, the annual healthcare inflation rate was 2.9% in the European Union and 2.3% in the euro area.
- Healthcare prices in Hungary have changed by 72.5% since 2015.
Transport
- In December 2025, Hungary's annual transport inflation rate was -1.7%, and the monthly rate was -0.4%.
- For comparison, the annual transport inflation rate was 1.2% in the European Union and 1.4% in the euro area.
- Transport prices in Hungary have changed by 52.8% since 2015.
Communications
- In December 2025, Hungary recorded an annual communications inflation rate of 10.8%, and the monthly rate was 2.1%.
- For comparison, the annual communications inflation rate was -0.1% in the European Union and -0.9% in the euro area.
- Communications prices in Hungary have changed by 15.0% since 2015.
Recreation and Culture
- In December 2025, Hungary's annual recreation and culture inflation rate amounted to 5.3%, and the monthly rate was 0%.
- For comparison, the annual recreation and culture inflation rate was 1.5% in the European Union and 1.2% in the euro area.
- Recreation and culture prices in Hungary have changed by 57.1% since 2015.
Education
- In December 2025, Hungary's annual education inflation rate was 6.6%, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
- For comparison, the annual education inflation rate was 4.4% in the European Union and 3.6% in the euro area.
- Education prices in Hungary have changed by 57.6% since 2015.
Restaurants and Hotels
- In December 2025, Hungary's annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate stood at 8.9%, and the monthly rate was 0.9%.
- For comparison, the annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate was 4% in the European Union and 3.6% in the euro area.
- Restaurants and hotels prices in Hungary have changed by 132.3% since 2015.
Energy
- In December 2025, Hungary recorded an annual energy inflation rate of -4.9%, and the monthly rate was -1%.
- For comparison, the annual energy inflation rate was -1.1% in the European Union and -1.9% in the euro area.
- Energy prices in Hungary have changed by 52.3% since 2015.
Services
- In December 2025, Hungary's annual services inflation rate amounted to 7.9%, and the monthly rate was 0.8%.
- For comparison, the annual services inflation rate was 3.7% in the European Union and 3.4% in the euro area.
- Services prices in Hungary have changed by 82.2% since 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
In December 2025, annual inflation in Hungary was 3.3%, representing a change of -0.4 percentage points compared to the previous period.
The current price index (2015=100) shows 174.86 for Hungary as of December 2025. This means prices have risen significantly since the 2015 baseline year.
Month-over-month price changes in December 2025 were 0.1% in Hungary.
The inflation measurement in Hungary is composed of several key components, each with different weights in the overall index (per 1,000 of consumer expenditure):
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 201.64
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 73.73
- Clothing and footwear: 41.68
- Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 86.47
- Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance: 55.29
- Health: 46.01
- Transport: 145.93
- Communication: 24.62
- Recreation and culture: 90.99
- Education: 18.45
- Restaurants and hotels: 133.81
- Miscellaneous goods and services: 81.38
- Total: 1,000
Inflation in Other Countries
Compare Hungary's inflation results with other European countries to explore broader regional trends.
Methodology and Data Sources
This analysis utilizes real-time data from Eurostat, processed and visualized through Monitly's analytics platform. All charts and statistics are updated automatically to reflect the latest available information.