Financial Institutions Efficiency Index in Hungary
Hungary: Financial Institutions Efficiency Index was 0.6585 in 2020. ▬ Flat
Financial Institutions Efficiency Index in Hungary, 1980–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2020, financial institutions efficiency index in Hungary stood at 0.6585.
The figure is down 4.3% on the previous year and up 11.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, financial institutions efficiency index in Hungary peaked at 0.9219 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
That places Hungary 44th out of 183 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.
Financial Institutions Efficiency Index in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0.8161 | — |
| 1983 | 0.8469 | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 0.8699 | +2.7% |
| 1985 | 0.9024 | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 0.9219 | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 0.9219 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.8069 | -12.5% |
| 1989 | 0.6225 | -22.8% |
| 1990 | 0.717 | +15.2% |
| 1991 | 0.5999 | -16.3% |
| 1992 | 0.3999 | -33.3% |
| 1993 | 0.4407 | +10.2% |
| 1994 | 0.6029 | +36.8% |
| 1995 | 0.5961 | -1.1% |
| 1996 | 0.6168 | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 0.6415 | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 0.6079 | -5.2% |
| 1999 | 0.5714 | -6.0% |
| 2000 | 0.6357 | +11.3% |
| 2001 | 0.6404 | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 0.6105 | -4.7% |
| 2003 | 0.6383 | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 0.6478 | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 0.6608 | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 0.5415 | -18.1% |
| 2007 | 0.509 | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 0.4712 | -7.4% |
| 2009 | 0.6262 | +32.9% |
| 2010 | 0.5922 | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 0.5447 | -8.0% |
| 2012 | 0.5557 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 0.578 | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 0.4425 | -23.4% |
| 2015 | 0.5181 | +17.1% |
| 2016 | 0.6216 | +20.0% |
| 2017 | 0.66 | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 0.6768 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 0.688 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 0.6585 | -4.3% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 0.6585 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.612, 1.1× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 0.6585 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.583, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.6709 | 0 | 0.9219 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5794 | 0.3999 | 0.717 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5981 | 0.4712 | 0.6608 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5878 | 0.4425 | 0.688 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6585 | 0.6585 | 0.6585 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More financial sector data for Hungary
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 43.35 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 31.66 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 43.35 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is financial institutions efficiency index in Hungary?
- Financial institutions efficiency index in Hungary was 0.6585 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest financial institutions efficiency index recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 0.9219 in 1986.
- What is the lowest financial institutions efficiency index recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Hungary rank for financial institutions efficiency index?
- Hungary ranks 44th out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
- Is financial institutions efficiency index rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Financial Institutions Efficiency Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The dataset contains nine indices that summarize how developed financial institutions and financial markets are in terms of their depth, access, and efficiency. These indices are aggregated into an overall index of financial development. With the coverage of over 180 countries on annual frequency from 1980 onwards, the database should offer a useful analytical tool for researchers and policy makers.