# Hungary drought and economic impact

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hungary-drought-and-economic-impact
> Updated: 2026-10-31T12:15:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Hungary experienced its driest January to September period since 1901. According to HungaroMet Zrt., precipitation during the first nine months of 2026 was 47 percent below the 1991 to 2020 average. September was particularly dry and warm, with rainfall reaching only 15.1 mm nationally, representing a 74 percent decrease compared to the historical average.

This drought contributed to a contraction in the agricultural sector, which tempered national economic growth. Despite this, Hungary’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026. Growth was primarily driven by industrial production, specifically in vehicle manufacturing and the production of computers, electronics, and optical products.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Hungary GDP grows 1.5% in Q3 2026

Hungary's GDP grew 1.5% year-on-year in Q3 2026, driven by strong industrial and service sectors despite a drought-induced decline in agriculture.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hungary-gdp-grows-15-in-q3-2026

### 2026-10-06: Hungary records driest January-September period since 1901

Hungary recorded its driest January-September period since 1901, with precipitation 47% below the long-term average and September marking one of the warmest and driest months in recent history.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hungary-records-driest-january-september-period-since-1901

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