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Hungary Core Inflation Rate

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode HU.CPICORE.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)3.7%September 2026
Previous (y/y)3.8%August 2026
Level104.4September 2026

Hungary Core Inflation Rate was up 3.7% year on year in September 2026, compared with 3.8% in August 2026.

The level stood at 104.4 (index).

Among the 50 economies Makrognosis covers on this measure, it is the 14th highest.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from 1.0% (Jan 2018) to 17.4% (Apr 2023), averaging 5.1%.

Hungary Core Inflation Rate, annual % change, Dec 2001 – Sep 20260%5%10%15%20052010201520202025Robomacro
Hungary Core Inflation Rate, annual % change, Dec 2001 – Sep 2026. Source: Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union).
Hungary Core Inflation Rate, level (index)2040608010020052010201520202025Robomacro
Hungary Core Inflation Rate, level (index).

Showing the full history (downsampled for display). Open the interactive chart to zoom and switch transforms.

Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026104.43.7
August 2026104.73.8
July 2026104.43.7
June 2026103.73.5
May 2026103.53.5
April 2026103.23.6
March 2026102.64.0
February 2026102.34.3
January 2026102.14.8
December 2025101.65.5
November 2025101.15.4
October 2025101.05.4
September 2025100.74.9
August 2025100.94.6
July 2025100.84.8
June 2025100.25.1
May 202599.935.4
April 202599.635.7
March 202598.715.7
February 202598.116.1
January 202597.385.6
December 202496.285.0
November 202495.964.9
October 202495.785.1

Last 24 observations. The full history (310 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationDecember 2000
Observations310
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high17.4% (Apr 2023)
10-year low1.0% (Jan 2018)
10-year average5.1%
Source agencyEurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union)
Makrognosis codeHU.CPICORE.M.NSA

Core Inflation Rate: how Hungary compares

#EconomyPeriodLatest
1ArgentinaSep 202631.6%
2TurkeyOct 202628.5%
3RomaniaSep 20267.0%
4IcelandSep 20266.8%
5KosovoSep 20266.2%
9GreeceOct 20264.7%
10BulgariaOct 20264.5%
11MexicoOct 20263.8%
12GeorgiaSep 20263.7%
13LithuaniaOct 20263.7%
14HungarySep 20263.7%
15AustraliaSep 20263.6%
16North MacedoniaSep 20263.6%
17SpainOct 20263.5%
18CyprusOct 20263.3%
19ChileOct 20263.3%
20CroatiaOct 20263.2%

Core Inflation Rate by country: all 50 economies ranked →

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FAQ

What is the current core Inflation Rate in Hungary?
The latest reading is 3.7% year on year for September 2026, published by Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union).
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code HU.CPICORE.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-11-07. Source: Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union). Original title: “Hungary HICP: Core (excl. energy, food, alcohol & tobacco) (2025=100)”.