The deficit of the general government sector in Hungary was HUF 4,006 billion, 4.9% of GDP in 2024 based on preliminary data of national accounts. According to data produced in compliance with the methodological requirements of the system of national accounts (ESA 2010) the revenue of the general government sector was HUF 34,203 billion and its expenditure HUF 38,210 billion. Compared to 2023 revenues increased by 6.7% and expenditures by 2.9%.
The debt of the general government sector at the end of 2024 – based on data of the National Bank of Hungary – was HUF 59,875 billion, 73.5% of GDP. Debt data corresponds with the one published in the First release entitled Balance of general government sector, year 2024 and the 4th quarter of 2024, issued on 1 April 2025. The deficit amount increased by HUF 4 billion, the rate of GDP did not change.
The HCSO reported the data to Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the EU, in compliance with the Regulation on the excessive deficit procedure (EDP), according to the methodological requirements of the European System of Accounts (ESA 2010).
Further data, information
EDP notification of Hungary
Press release issued by Eurostat
Historical EDP data for Hungary (1995–2020)
Methodology for compilation of EDP notification
Main aggregates of General Government (1995–2024)
Archives of publications
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