Central Bank RatesHungary policy rate in 2026 (6 changes)
Start of year6.50%
Latest5.50%Sep 30, 2026
Net change-100 bp1 hikes, 5 cuts
Average6.112%
Rank by level11 / 38
Changes in 2026
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | 6.50% | 6.25% | cut -25 bp |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 6.25% | 6.00% | cut -25 bp |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 6.00% | 6.25% | hike +25 bp |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 6.25% | 6.00% | cut -25 bp |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 6.00% | 5.75% | cut -25 bp |
| Aug 26, 2026 | 5.75% | 5.50% | cut -25 bp |
Compared with other areas at the end of 2026
37%
14%
13.75%
12.25%
8%
7.25%
6.5%
6.5%
5.75%
5.75%
5.5%
5.25%
5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.35%
4.25%
4.25%
4.25%
3.875%
3.75%
3.75%
3.75%
3.5%
3.25%
3%
3%
2.75%
2.75%
2.5%
2.25%
2.25%
2.1%
1.75%
1.25%
1%
0%
Year-end rate over time
5.5%
6.5%
6.5%
10.75%
13%
2.4%
0.6%
0.9%
0.9%
0.9%
0.9%
1.35%
2.1%
3%
5.75%
7%
5.75%
6.25%
10%
7.5%
8%
6%
9.5%
12.5%
8.5%
9.75%
11%
2026: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.