Experimental statistics

Experimental statistics developed alongside traditional official statistics, reflecting the rapid changes in modern society and technology. It focuses on the renewing of statistical theories and practices, in particular the development, testing and application of experimental techniques such as the management of large datasets, the use of innovative data sources, and the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence. This approach alters considerably from the traditional, often more time-consuming methods of official statistics, enabling researchers to react more quickly to social and economic changes.

HCSO–ingatlan.com-rent index, October 2024

Compared with the previous month, asking rents fell nationally, while in the capital they remained broadly unchanged in October 2024.

Motor fuel price statistics

Based on data of the EU’s Weekly Oil Bulletin, the average price of 95-octane petrol was 597 forints in Hungary in the month of October, which was 4 forints or 0.7% lower than the average of 601 forints for neighbouring countries.

Value chain length and territorial concentration – Construction

The weight of construction in the national economy is higher in Hungary than the EU average. The value chain length, calculated as the ratio between gross value-added and output was 36% in 2022, it was about the EU average since the turn of the millennium.

Distribution of earnings changes in Hungary, 1st half 2024

In the first half of 2024, the average gross earnings in Hungary rose by 14.0% compared to the same period of the previous year.

Industrial value chain length and territorial concentration