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Hungary: Military expenditure (% of GDP)

In , Hungary's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 2.16.

That's up 5.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2.20 . Hungary ranks #46 globally out of 147 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #16 of 46.

Source: World Bank Open Data (MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Hungary Military expenditure (% of GDP) trend

Highlights

Peak
2.16
Trough
0.86
1-year change
+5.2%
5-year change
+62.4%
+10.2% / yr
10-year change
+151.5%
+9.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Military expenditure (% of GDP)
2.1563
2.0495
1.8331
1.3152
1.7463
1.3278
1.0022
1.1917
0.9991
0.9042

About Military expenditure (% of GDP)

Military expenditure by country as percentage of gross domestic product

Indicator code: MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZSCategory: Public Sector

Frequently asked questions

What was Hungary's Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024?
In 2024, Hungary's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 2.16, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Hungary's Military expenditure (% of GDP) rising or falling?
Hungary's Military expenditure (% of GDP) rose 5.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Hungary rank globally on Military expenditure (% of GDP)?
In 2024, Hungary ranked #46 out of 147 countries reporting Military expenditure (% of GDP).
How does Hungary's Military expenditure (% of GDP) compare to the world average?
The global average for Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024 was 2.20, so Hungary is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #16 of 46.
What is Military expenditure (% of GDP) and how is it measured?
Military expenditure by country as percentage of gross domestic product
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Source: World Bank Open Data (MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS), CC BY 4.0.