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Topic 01 of 18 · Country Index 2026
Hungary: Governance & Institutions
How well is the state actually run?
Hungary is placed 52nd of 194 countries on governance & institutions in the Country Index 2026, from 4 of its 4 key statistics. Readings behind it: Government Effectiveness 0.47 (2025); Statistical Performance Indicators 87.87 (2024).
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Governance & Institutions
52nd
of 194 countries placed
Placed from 4 of 4 key statistics
- 0.47Government Effectiveness, 2025Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
- 87.87Statistical Performance Indicators, 2024SPI overall score (0–100)
- 40Corruption Perceptions Index, 2025CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
- 0.678Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index, 2025Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
01The evidence
The 4 key statistics that decide it
Only these place Hungary on governance & institutions — one vote each. Every value is the publisher’s own, read at the edition the Country Index 2026 used; the grey ticks are every other country it was compared with, lowest on the left.
0.47
Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
Higher is better
Hungary: 0.47. Across the 209 countries in this edition, values run from -2.251 (South Sudan) to 2.092 (Singapore); the world median is 0.101.
- World median
- 0.101
- Best in Eastern Europe
- 1.241 Czechia
- Land neighbours
- Austria 1.544 · Croatia 0.77 · Romania 0.371 · Serbia 0.033 · Slovakia 0.582 · Slovenia 1.104 · Ukraine -0.596
Key 2 of 4
Statistical Performance Indicators
World Bank Group
2024 edition · data for 2024 · CC BY 4.0
87.87
SPI overall score (0–100)
Higher is better
Hungary: 87.87. Across the 188 countries in this edition, values run from 27.12 (South Sudan) to 94.14 (Norway); the world median is 69.3.
- World median
- 69.3
- Best in Eastern Europe
- 91.11 Poland
- Land neighbours
- Austria 89.35 · Croatia 85.05 · Romania 91.05 · Serbia 80.49 · Slovakia 83.25 · Slovenia 91.09 · Ukraine 76
Key 3 of 4
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
2025 edition · data for 2025 · CC BY 4.0 (the data), CC BY-ND 4.0 (the website and report)
40
CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
Higher is better
Ranked 84th of 181 by Transparency International
Hungary: 40. Across the 182 countries in this edition, values run from 9 (Somalia) to 89 (Denmark); the world median is 39.
- World median
- 39
- Best in Eastern Europe
- 59 Czechia
- Land neighbours
- Austria 69 · Croatia 47 · Romania 45 · Serbia 33 · Slovakia 48 · Slovenia 58 · Ukraine 36
Key 4 of 4
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg
2025 edition · data for 2025 · CC BY-SA 4.0
0.678
Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
Higher is better
Hungary: 0.678. Across the 176 countries in this edition, values run from 0.003 (Nicaragua) to 0.988 (Australia); the world median is 0.676.
- World median
- 0.676
- Best in Eastern Europe
- 0.962 Czechia
- Land neighbours
- Austria 0.916 · Croatia 0.859 · Romania 0.745 · Serbia 0.415 · Slovakia 0.811 · Slovenia 0.763 · Ukraine 0.334
02Over time
Which way Hungary is moving
Each key’s published value, edition by edition, beside the world median. The Country Index 2026 is the first edition of the standing, so the standing itself has no history to chart yet.
Government Effectiveness
Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong) · higher is better
HungaryWorld median
Hungary fell from 0.932 in 2000 to 0.47 in 2025; the world median went from -0.397 to 0.101.
Every year’s figures
Year Hungary World median 2025 0.4699 0.1006 2024 0.4834 0.0098 2023 0.6938 -0.0408 2022 0.6489 -0.0305 2021 0.7497 -0.0158 2020 0.6349 -0.0171 2019 0.5508 0.0150 2018 0.6387 0.0159 2017 0.6173 0.0158 2016 0.5767 0.0225 2015 0.6009 0.0038 2014 0.6721 0.0194 2013 0.6005 -0.0758 2012 0.4742 -0.0839 2011 0.5112 -0.1221 2010 0.5031 -0.1145 2009 0.5835 -0.1609 2008 0.5405 -0.2134 2007 0.4844 -0.3260 2006 0.6940 -0.3310 2005 0.7216 -0.3706 2004 0.7628 -0.3140 2003 0.8190 -0.4369 2002 0.9185 -0.3366 2000 0.9317 -0.3969 Statistical Performance Indicators
SPI overall score (0–100) · higher is better
HungaryWorld median
Hungary rose from 83.75 in 2016 to 87.87 in 2024; the world median went from 56.25 to 69.3.
Every year’s figures
Year Hungary World median 2024 87.9 69.30 2023 90.2 68.86 2022 86.9 67.99 2021 89.9 69.96 2020 86.1 62.91 2019 84.8 61.19 2018 84.6 61.17 2017 84.5 59.55 2016 83.8 56.25 Corruption Perceptions Index
CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean) · higher is better
HungaryWorld median
Hungary fell from 55 in 2012 to 40 in 2025; the world median went from 37 to 39.
Every year’s figures
Year Hungary World median 2025 40 39.0 2024 41 40.0 2023 42 40.0 2022 42 39.5 2021 43 39.0 2020 44 40.0 2019 44 39.5 2018 46 38.0 2017 45 38.5 2016 48 38.0 2015 51 37.0 2014 54 38.0 2013 54 38.0 2012 55 37.0 Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index
Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1) · higher is better
HungaryWorld median
Hungary fell from 0.91 in 2000 to 0.678 in 2025; the world median went from 0.647 to 0.676.
Every year’s figures
Year Hungary World median 2025 0.678 0.6760 2024 0.630 0.6645 2023 0.632 0.6590 2022 0.632 0.6600 2021 0.696 0.6580 2020 0.672 0.6645 2019 0.710 0.6560 2018 0.720 0.6485 2017 0.741 0.6550 2016 0.747 0.6520 2015 0.737 0.6700 2014 0.737 0.6515 2013 0.745 0.6550 2012 0.769 0.6750 2011 0.815 0.6680 2010 0.832 0.6640 2009 0.900 0.6580 2008 0.904 0.6590 2007 0.904 0.6630 2006 0.904 0.6590 2005 0.882 0.6580 2004 0.910 0.6480 2003 0.910 0.6480 2002 0.910 0.6470 2001 0.910 0.6530 2000 0.910 0.6465
03In context
Hungary beside its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place among all 194 countries on governance & institutions, never a place within the region.
Hungary and the countries it borders
Standing among all 194; the key columns are the publishers’ own values.
| Country | Standing | Government EffectivenessGovernance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong) | Statistical Performance IndicatorsSPI overall score (0–100) | Corruption Perceptions IndexCPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean) | Judicial Constraints on the Executive IndexJudicial constraints on the executive index (0–1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Austria | 15th | 1.544 | 89.35 | 69 | 0.916 |
 Slovenia | 33rd | 1.104 | 91.09 | 58 | 0.763 |
 Croatia | 39th | 0.77 | 85.05 | 47 | 0.859 |
 Romania | 43rd | 0.371 | 91.05 | 45 | 0.745 |
 Slovakia | 44th | 0.582 | 83.25 | 48 | 0.811 |
| Hungary | 52nd | 0.47 | 87.87 | 40 | 0.678 |
 Serbia | =101st | 0.033 | 80.49 | 33 | 0.415 |
 Ukraine | =121st | -0.596 | 76 | 36 | 0.334 |
“—”: no published reading in that edition. What a standing is
Across Eastern Europe
Every country in the sub-region, by its place among all 194.
Placed either side on governance & institutions
The countries immediately above and below Hungary in the topic’s list.
04Context, no vote
Where Hungary is ahead of the world, and behind
41 more statistics filed under governance & institutions, published in full and deliberately given no vote in the standing. Select a row for the publisher, the rank and the links.
Ahead of the world median26
Statistics on which Hungary does better than the middle country measured.
Business Ready: Regulatory FrameworkWorld Bank Group · 2024 · world median 66.878.3466.8No earlier reading
Hungary: 78.34 · world median 66.8 · Regulatory framework score (0–100). World Bank Group, 2024 edition, data for 2024.
Published values in that edition run from 46.21 to 78.34; higher is better.
Position 1st of 50 · derived.
State Authority over TerritoryV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · world median 95.310095.3No real change since 2015
Hungary: 100 · world median 95.3 · Territory under effective state control (% of official territory). V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 47.56 to 100; higher is better.
Business Ready: Public ServicesWorld Bank Group · 2024 · world median 50.1369.550.13No earlier reading
Hungary: 69.5 · world median 50.13 · Public services score (0–100). World Bank Group, 2024 edition, data for 2024.
Published values in that edition run from 18.35 to 73.31; higher is better.
Position 5th of 50 · derived.
Child and Family Benefit CoverageILO · 2024 · world median 23.7510023.75No earlier reading
Hungary: 100 · world median 23.75 · Children or households with children receiving child or family cash benefits (%). International Labour Organization (ILO), 2024 edition, data for 2024.
Published values in that edition run from 0 to 100; higher is better.
Global Indicators of Regulatory Governance ScoreWorld Bank Group · 2018 · world median 2.254.752.25No earlier reading
Hungary: 4.75 · world median 2.25 · Regulatory governance score (0–5, where 5 is the most transparent rule-making). World Bank Group, 2018 edition, data for 2018.
Published values in that edition run from 0 to 5; higher is better.
Open Data InventoryOpen Data Watch · 2024 · world median 597859▲ Improved since 2016
Hungary: 78 · world median 59 · ODIN overall score (0–100). Open Data Watch, 2024 edition, data for 2024.
Published values in that edition run from 19 to 90; higher is better.
Ranked 19th of 168 by Open Data Watch.
State Fiscal Source of RevenueV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · world median 1.1792.6241.179No real change since 2015
Hungary: 2.624 · world median 1.179 · Original latent estimate (≈ −2.9 to +3.1); higher = broader taxation. V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from -1.716 to 3.135; higher is better.
Position 21st of 176 · derived.
Foundational ID OwnershipWorld Bank Group (ID4D) · 2024 · world median 94.499.2294.4▼ Worsened since 2017
Hungary: 99.22 · world median 94.4 · Adults who own a foundational ID (% of population aged 15+). World Bank Group (ID4D), 2024 edition, data for 2024.
Published values in that edition run from 42.62 to 100; higher is better.
Completeness of Birth RegistrationUNICEF · 2025 · world median 98.410098.4No earlier reading
Hungary: 100 · world median 98.4 · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%). UNICEF, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 2.7 to 100; higher is better.
Disability Benefit CoverageILO · 2025 · world median 43.910043.9No earlier reading
Hungary: 100 · world median 43.9 · People with severe disabilities receiving disability benefits (%). International Labour Organization (ILO), 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 0 to 100; higher is better.
Bribery IncidenceWorld Bank Group · 2026 · world median 7.2691.2047.269No earlier reading
Hungary: 1.204 · world median 7.269 · Firms asked for a bribe at least once in six dealings with officials (%). World Bank Group, 2026 edition, data for 2026.
Published values in that edition run from 0 to 64.26; lower is better.
Position 153rd of 175 · derived, 1st = worst.
State Capacity IndexJonathan K. Hanson (University of Michigan) and Rachel Sigman (Naval Postgraduate School) · 2015 · world median 0.4871.5170.487▼ Worsened since 2005
Hungary: 1.517 · world median 0.487 · Latent estimate of state capacity (≈ −2.3 to +3.0, centred near 0); higher = a more capable state. Jonathan K. Hanson (University of Michigan) and Rachel Sigman (Naval Postgraduate School), 2015 edition, data for 2015.
Published values in that edition run from -2.096 to 2.697; higher is better.
Position 27th of 166 · derived.
Women, Business and the LawWorld Bank Group · 2025 · world median 81.2593.7581.25▼ Worsened since 2015
Hungary: 93.75 · world median 81.25 · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity). World Bank Group, 2026 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 3.125 to 100; higher is better.
Position 30th of 190 · derived.
Government AI Readiness IndexOxford Insights · 2025 · world median 40.1963.1740.19▲ Improved since 2020
Hungary: 63.17 · world median 40.19 · AI readiness score (0–100). Oxford Insights, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 12.12 to 88.36; higher is better.
Ranked 35th of 195 by Oxford Insights.
Social Protection CoverageILO · 2025 · world median 52.18952.1No earlier reading
Hungary: 89 · world median 52.1 · Population covered by at least one social protection benefit (%). International Labour Organization (ILO), 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 0 to 100; higher is better.
GovTech Maturity IndexWorld Bank Group · 2025 · world median 0.630.8540.63▲ Improved since 2022
Hungary: 0.854 · world median 0.63 · GTMI score (0–1). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 0.01 to 0.997; higher is better.
Position 41st of 196 · derived.
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · 2024 · world median 0.3870.5290.387No real change since 2014
Hungary: 0.529 · world median 0.387 · ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready). Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame, 2024 edition, data for 2024.
Published values in that edition run from 0.137 to 0.749; higher is better.
Ranked 45th of 192 by Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame.
Business Ready: Operational EfficiencyWorld Bank Group · 2024 · world median 65.8270.6865.82No earlier reading
Hungary: 70.68 · world median 65.82 · Operational efficiency score (0–100). World Bank Group, 2024 edition, data for 2024.
Published values in that edition run from 40.36 to 87.33; higher is better.
Position 15th of 50 · derived.
Old-Age Pension CoverageILO · 2025 · world median 80.89980.8No earlier reading
Hungary: 99 · world median 80.8 · People above statutory pensionable age receiving an old-age pension (%). International Labour Organization (ILO), 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 0 to 100; higher is better.
Firms Expecting to Make Informal Payments to Public OfficialsWorld Bank Group · 2026 · world median 6.4033.5256.403No earlier reading
Hungary: 3.525 · world median 6.403 · Firms saying firms like theirs pay officials informally to get things done (%). World Bank Group, 2026 edition, data for 2026.
Published values in that edition run from 0 to 55.03; lower is better.
Position 118th of 178 · derived, 1st = worst.
Regulatory QualityWorld Bank Group · 2025 · world median -0.0930.264-0.093▼ Worsened since 2015
Hungary: 0.264 · world median -0.093 · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from -2.106 to 2.113; higher is better.
Position 77th of 209 · derived.
Agriculture Orientation IndexFAO · 2024 · world median 0.3050.390.305▲ Improved since 2014
Hungary: 0.39 · world median 0.305 · Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size). Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 2024 edition, data for 2024.
Published values in that edition run from 0.03 to 5.38; higher is better.
Position 52nd of 132 · derived.
Rule of LawWorld Bank Group · 2025 · world median -0.1020.216-0.102▼ Worsened since 2015
Hungary: 0.216 · world median -0.102 · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from -2.199 to 2.012; higher is better.
Position 90th of 211 · derived.
Meritocratic Appointment in the State AdministrationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · world median 0.3090.5080.309▼ Worsened since 2015
Hungary: 0.508 · world median 0.309 · Original latent estimate (≈ −2.9 to +3.6); higher = more appointments on merit. V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from -2.442 to 3.584; higher is better.
Position 77th of 176 · derived.
Control of CorruptionWorld Bank Group · 2025 · world median -0.1970.002-0.197▼ Worsened since 2015
Hungary: 0.002 · world median -0.197 · Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from -2.096 to 2.259; higher is better.
Position 95th of 211 · derived.
Political Corruption IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · world median 0.5180.4880.518▼ Worsened since 2015
Hungary: 0.488 · world median 0.518 · Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt). V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 0.004 to 0.968; lower is better.
Position 90th of 176 · derived, 1st = worst.
Behind the world median9
Statistics on which Hungary does worse than the middle country measured.
Voice and AccountabilityWorld Bank Group · 2025 · world median -0.022-0.036-0.022▼ Worsened since 2015
Hungary: -0.036 · world median -0.022 · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from -2.348 to 1.825; higher is better.
Position 104th of 206 · derived.
Labour Inspectors per 10,000 Employed PersonsILO · 2024 · world median 0.5750.570.575No earlier reading
Hungary: 0.57 · world median 0.575 · Labour inspectors per 10,000 employed persons. International Labour Organization (ILO), 2024 edition, data for 2024.
Published values in that edition run from 0.07 to 3.89; higher is better.
Rigorous and Impartial Public AdministrationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · world median 0.3330.2550.333▼ Worsened since 2015
Hungary: 0.255 · world median 0.333 · Original latent estimate (≈ −3.6 to +4.0); higher = a more rigorous and impartial administration. V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from -3.552 to 3.99; higher is better.
Position 93rd of 176 · derived.
Liberal Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · world median 0.3530.3150.353▼ Worsened since 2015
Hungary: 0.315 · world median 0.353 · Liberal democracy index (0–1). V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 0.009 to 0.884; higher is better.
Position 94th of 176 · derived.
Neopatrimonial Rule IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · world median 0.4450.4930.445▼ Worsened since 2015
Hungary: 0.493 · world median 0.445 · Neopatrimonial rule index (0–1; higher = more personalised rule). V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 0.008 to 0.989; lower is better.
Position 83rd of 176 · derived, 1st = worst.
Civic Space RatingsCIVICUS · 2025 · world median 50.464650.46No earlier reading
Hungary: 46 · world median 50.46 · Civic space score (0–100). CIVICUS, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 2.17 to 100; higher is better.
Position 110th of 198 · derived.
V-Dem Electoral Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · world median 0.4970.4210.497▼ Worsened since 2015
Hungary: 0.421 · world median 0.497 · Electoral democracy index (0–1). V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 0.016 to 0.913; higher is better.
Position 99th of 176 · derived.
Government Funding per Primary StudentUIS · 2022 · world median 17.8115.7417.81▼ Worsened since 2012
Hungary: 15.74 · world median 17.81 · Government funding per primary student (% of GDP per capita). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2022 edition, data for 2022.
Published values in that edition run from 3.771 to 34.57; higher is better.
Position 43rd of 68 · derived.
Trade Union DensityILO · 2020 · world median 16.688.6516.68No earlier reading
Hungary: 8.65 · world median 16.68 · Employees who are trade union members (%). International Labour Organization (ILO), 2020 edition, data for 2020.
Published values in that edition run from 0.2 to 91.42; higher is better.
Position 113th of 139 · derived.
Level with the median, or no median to compare1
Equal Protection IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · world median 0.6510.6510.651▼ Worsened since 2015
Hungary: 0.651 · world median 0.651 · Equal protection index (0–1); higher = rights and freedoms protected more equally across social groups and classes. V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 0.027 to 0.986; higher is better.
Position 88th of 176 · derived.
No better end5
These describe the shape of a country — more is not better or worse, only different — so they are never ahead or behind.
Central Bank Independence IndexAna Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · 2023 · world median 0.6080.8770.608No real change since 2013
Hungary: 0.877 · world median 0.608 · CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence). Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex, 2023 edition, data for 2023.
Published values in that edition run from 0.006 to 0.974.
Public Sector EmploymentWorld Bank Group · 2022 · world median 15.0124.6815.01No earlier reading
Hungary: 24.68 · world median 15.01 · Public sector employment (% of total employment). World Bank Group, 2022 edition, data for 2022.
Published values in that edition run from 1.672 to 47.1.
Position 31st of 135 · derived, counted from the highest value.
General Government ConsumptionWorld Bank Group · 2025 · world median 16.2120.8216.21Moved since 2015
Hungary: 20.82 · world median 16.21 · General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP). World Bank Group, 2025 edition, data for 2025.
Published values in that edition run from 5.445 to 38.94.
Position 31st of 132 · derived, counted from the highest value.
Public Sector Wage BillWorld Bank Group · 2022 · world median 7.97510.187.975Moved since 2012
Hungary: 10.18 · world median 7.975 · Public sector wage bill (% of GDP). World Bank Group, 2022 edition, data for 2022.
Published values in that edition run from 0.977 to 42.65.
Position 52nd of 168 · derived, counted from the highest value.
Senior Management Time Spent on Government RegulationWorld Bank Group · 2026 · world median 6.7953.6416.795No earlier reading
Hungary: 3.641 · world median 6.795 · Senior management time spent dealing with government regulation (% of a typical week). World Bank Group, 2026 edition, data for 2026.
Published values in that edition run from 0.025 to 31.33.
No current reading for Hungary
Country Policy and Institutional Assessment, Debt Service on External Debt, External Debt Stocks (% of GNI) and Government Spending on Education (last 2022). Listed rather than hidden, so the page can be checked against it.
“Position · derived” is this site’s ordering of the published values, 1st = best unless the row says otherwise; the publisher ranks no country on it. Rank, position and standing
05Country Index 2026
Governance & Institutions among Hungary’s 16 topics
Governance & Institutions is Hungary’s 11th best-placed topic of 16. Strongest first, each marker at its share of that topic’s field.
- Food & Agriculture14th of 1844/4 keys
- Risk & Resilience19th of 1934/4 keys
- Economy & Innovation23rd of 1764/4 keys
- Mobility & Trade26th of 1772/4 keys
- Digital & Technology32nd of 1984/4 keys
- Work & Labourjoint 39th of 1824/4 keys
- Peace & Security38th of 1774/4 keys
- Development & Human Capital43rd of 1963/3 keys
- Education & Knowledge52nd of 1983/4 keys
- Energy44th of 1653/3 keys
- Governance & Institutions52nd of 1944/4 keys
- Gender & Equality50th of 1834/4 keys
- Health & Wellbeing65th of 2003/4 keys
- Environment & Sustainability68th of 1863/4 keys
- Poverty & Inequality59th of 1593/3 keys
- Democracy & Civil Liberties105th of 1984/4 keys
06The top of the list
Who leads on governance & institutions
The three countries placed highest of 194, and the leaders Hungary can most readily be measured against.
1
DenmarkNorthern Europe
1st of 194 · 4 of 4 keys
Photo: User:Aconcagua · CC BY-SA 3.0, greyscale
2
New ZealandAustralia and New Zealand
2nd of 194 · 4 of 4 keys
Photo: Karora derivative work: Inkey · Public domain, greyscale
3
SwedenNorthern Europe
3rd of 194 · 4 of 4 keys
Photo: User:Pieter Kuiper · Public domain, greyscale
Placed highest nearby
Highest in Europe
Denmark1st4/4 keysHighest in Eastern Europe
Czechia22nd4/4 keysThis page
Hungary52nd4/4 keys
Positions out of 194 placed on the topic. A country needs readings on enough keys to be placed, and the top of the list is often held on fewer of them.
07Analysis
Charts and analysis about Hungary and governance & institutions
08Questions
Hungary on governance & institutions: questions answered
Every answer is built from the numbers on this page, so none can say something the page does not.
How does Hungary rank on governance & institutions?
Hungary is placed 52nd of 194 countries on Governance & Institutions in the Country Index 2026, from 4 of its 4 key statistics (Government Effectiveness, Statistical Performance Indicators, Corruption Perceptions Index and Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index). The position is this site’s ordering of published statistics, not a rank any publisher printed.
What is the latest Government Effectiveness figure for Hungary?
0.47 in 2025 (governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)), according to World Bank Group. The world median in the same edition was 0.101.
What is the latest Statistical Performance Indicators figure for Hungary?
87.87 in 2024 (sPI overall score (0–100)), according to World Bank Group. The world median in the same edition was 69.3.
How does Hungary compare with Ukraine on governance & institutions?
Ukraine is placed joint 121st of 194, and Hungary 52nd. Government Effectiveness: Ukraine -0.596, Hungary 0.47; Statistical Performance Indicators: Ukraine 76, Hungary 87.87; Corruption Perceptions Index: Ukraine 36, Hungary 40; Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index: Ukraine 0.334, Hungary 0.678.
How have Hungary’s governance & institutions figures changed?
Government Effectiveness fell from 0.932 in 2000 to 0.47 in 2025; Statistical Performance Indicators rose from 83.75 in 2016 to 87.87 in 2024; Corruption Perceptions Index fell from 55 in 2012 to 40 in 2025; Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index fell from 0.91 in 2000 to 0.678 in 2025.
Which governance & institutions statistics are missing for Hungary?
No current reading is published for Hungary on Country Policy and Institutional Assessment, Debt Service on External Debt, External Debt Stocks (% of GNI) and Government Spending on Education. They are listed rather than hidden, so the evidence on the page can be checked against it.
09Method
Method, sources and how to cite
What this topic does not measure
Governance is not democracy. Free elections, civil liberties and press freedom belong to the Democracy & Civil Liberties topic, and a country can place well on one and poorly on the other. How openly official data is published sits here as context, beside the statistical capacity that is a key. Nor does this topic measure the size of government or how much it spends — the share of the economy run by the state is published on this page as context, with no better end.
How the Governance & Institutions standing is decided
A standing is this site’s ordering, named with its edition — never a publisher’s rank. 4 key statistics vote, one vote each; every country’s published value becomes a place within that key’s own field, the places are averaged, and the average is never published. A country needs 2 of the 4 keys to be placed.
The governance & institutions method, step by stepHow every standing on this site is built
The key statistics and their licences
- Government Effectiveness — World Bank Group, CC BY 4.0
- Statistical Performance Indicators — World Bank Group, CC BY 4.0
- Corruption Perceptions Index — Transparency International, CC BY 4.0 (the data), CC BY-ND 4.0 (the website and report)
- Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index — V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0
The other 41 statistics on this page come from 13 publishers, each named beside its numbers, with every edition and licence on the datasets pages.
The standing itself is part of the Country Index 2026, published under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photographs
Hungary’s banner and the countries placed highest, from their profiles: Wikimedia Commons, shown in greyscale, each used under the licence named.
- Hungary (banner) — grin derivative work: Jjtkk, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Denmark — User:Aconcagua, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New Zealand — Karora derivative work: Inkey, Public domain
- Sweden — User:Pieter Kuiper, Public domain
Cite this page
Nations Inquiry (2026). Hungary: Governance & Institutions — standing and statistics, Country Index 2026. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/hungary/governance