Hungary
Europe · Central Europe
Budapest is one of Europe's most beautiful cities; the politics are controversial.
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📈Hungary's Human Development Index
0.851
Very High human development#46 of 191 countries worldwide, #32 of 44 in Europe.
Higher than 76% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →Hungary
Hungary is a Central European country whose capital Budapest is one of the continent's great cities, split by the Danube into Buda's castle-crowned hills and Pest's grand boulevards, thermal baths, and ruin bar culture. The food tradition is rich and hearty, the folk arts are among the most distinctive in Europe, and the Hungarian language and culture are unlike anything around them. Those who enjoy architecture, food, and a city that rewards walking in every direction will love it.
- Invented the Rubik's Cube, ballpoint pen, and holography.
- Has more thermal springs than any European country except Iceland.
- Highest cancer mortality rate in the EU — a public health crisis rarely discussed.
Quick Facts
Capital
Budapest
Language
Hungarian
Currency
Ft HUF
Area
91,260 km²
Nomad Hub
Fixed Broadband
249Mbps
Mobile
91Mbps
Digital Nomad Visa
Min. Income
$3,300/mo
Duration
12 months
Renewable
Yes
Application Fee
~€110
~$121
GDP / Capita
$26K
PPP / Capita
$50K
Inflation
4.4%
Unemployment
4.5%
Innovation (GII)
40.0
GNI / Capita
$24K
Tax Revenue
22.7%
FDI Inflows
-28.4%
Education Spend
3.8%
Cost of Living
46.9
Price Level Index
38th pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 1990
0.721 → 0.851 (+0.130)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 33 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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💬Quick answers
What is Hungary's Human Development Index?
Hungary's Human Development Index is 0.851 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #46 of 191 countries.
Is Hungary safe?
Hungary scores 1.54 on the Global Peace Index (lower is more peaceful), ranked #15 of 160 countries by the Institute for Economics & Peace. That measures national-level peace, not street crime; both are covered below.
How expensive is Hungary?
Numbeo's cost-of-living index puts Hungary at 46.9 (New York = 100); that is #87 cheapest of 143 countries with data.
What is life expectancy in Hungary?
Life expectancy at birth in Hungary is 76.7 yrs (World Bank), ranked #69 of 195 countries.
What is the quality of life in Hungary?
Numbeo's quality-of-life index scores Hungary at 147.6, ranked #43 of 87 countries with data. It composites purchasing power, safety, healthcare, cost of living, commute and pollution from resident surveys, so it reflects what residents report rather than what an economy produces.