Hungary / Fiscal outlook
IMF staff put Hungary’s deficit at 7–7.5% of GDP
In a statement published on 8 October, IMF staff project growth of about 2% in 2026 and a budget deficit of 7–7.5% of GDP under current policies. They call for a credible fiscal adjustment while protecting productive investment. These are staff projections and recommendations; the statement is not an IMF Executive Board decision.
- Measure
- 2% growth projected · 2026
- Context
- 8 October 2026
- Source
- International Monetary Fund