Hungary’s 2026 Digital Decade Country Report

Hungary boasts good fibre infrastructure and a strong position in digital public services for citizens, especially in access to e-Health records. However, the country continues to lag in business digitalisation and the uptake of key technologies, especially in the case of small to medium size enterprises (SMEs), as well as in basic digital skills of the population.

The Hungarian national roadmap has 44 measures, which are backed by a budget of EUR 2.489 billion , equivalent to 1.2% of GDP. The total public budget associated with these measures is EUR 575 million, representing 32% of the total public budget provided for in the roadmap. By the end of 2026, 48% of these measures will come to an end.

What do Hungarian citizens think of digital?  

According to the special 2026 Digital Decade Eurobarometer, 85% of Hungarians consider that digital policy should have a very high or high priority for the EU. 

Protecting online privacy and security is considered the top priority for the next decade by 94% of respondents, followed by improving access to digital tools for everyone (92%) and using digital technologies to make everyday life easier (91%). Additionally, 94% support stronger online protection for children and young people.

75% agree that AI development should be carefully regulated to ensure safety, even if this may constrain developers. When it comes to generative AI tools, the main concerns cited are accuracy and incorrect information (31%) and privacy and data protection (31%). 27% do not see a need to use generative AI tools.

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https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/factpages/hungarys-2026-digital-decade-country-report