Rating Agency | Rating | Outlook | Last Update | Action |
---|---|---|---|---|
Standard & Poor's | BBB- | - | 30 Jan 2023 | rating downgrade |
Moody's Investors Service | Baa2 | negative | 30 Nov 2024 | outlook downgrade |
Fitch Ratings | BBB | - | 6 Dec 2024 | outlook upgrade |
DBRS | - | - |
Current Hungary credit ratings, according to the main rating agencies, provide a snapshot of the country’s creditworthiness and financial stability. These ratings are critical for understanding how international and domestic investors perceive Hungary ability to honor its financial commitments.
The ratings are determined by comprehensive evaluations conducted by major credit rating agencies such as Standard & Poor's (S&P), Moody's, and Fitch Ratings. Each of these agencies uses a distinct rating scale and methodology to assess the economic and financial health of Hungary, taking into account various factors such as economic performance, fiscal policies, political stability, and debt levels.
Discover what a Credit Rating is and why it matters.
Hungary: Long-term Rating Scales Comparison
Hungary long-term credit ratings, as assigned by major rating agencies, offer a comparative insight into the country's creditworthiness over an extended period. Each rating agency uses its own scale to evaluate the credit risk associated with Hungary sovereign debt. These scales help investors understand the likelihood that Hungary will meet its financial obligations.
Symbol means a negative outlook.
Grade | Description | S&P | Moody's | Fitch | DBRS |
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Investment Grade |
Prime |
AAA
|
Aaa
|
AAA
|
AAA
|
High Medium Grade |
AA+
|
Aa1
|
AA+
|
AA(high)
|
|
AA
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Aa2
|
AA
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AA
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AA-
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Aa3
|
AA-
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AA(low)
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Upper Medium Grade |
A+
|
A1
|
A+
|
A(high)
|
|
A
|
A2
|
A
|
A
|
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A-
|
A3
|
A-
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A(low)
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Lower Medium Grade |
BBB+
|
Baa1
|
BBB+
|
BBB(high)
|
|
BBB
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Baa2
|
BBB
|
BBB
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BBB-
|
Baa3
|
BBB-
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BBB(low)
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Speculative Grade |
Speculative |
BB+
|
Ba1
|
BB+
|
BB(high)
|
BB
|
Ba2
|
BB
|
BB
|
||
BB-
|
Ba3
|
BB-
|
BB(low)
|
||
Highly Speculative |
B+
|
B1
|
B+
|
B(high)
|
|
B
|
B2
|
B
|
B
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B-
|
B3
|
B-
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B(low)
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||
Substantial Risk |
CCC+
|
Caa1
|
CCC+
|
CCC(high)
|
|
CCC
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Caa2
|
CCC
|
CCC
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CCC-
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Caa3
|
CCC-
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CCC(low)
|
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Extremely Speculative |
CC
|
Ca
|
CC
|
CC
|
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
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In Default |
RD
|
/
|
RD
|
RD
|
|
SD
|
/
|
SD
|
SD
|
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D•NR
|
D•NR
|
D•NR
|
D•NR
|
Hungary Credit Ratings historical data
Symbol means a positive outlook assigned by the rating agency.
Symbol means a negative outlook.
Date | S&P | Moody's | Fitch | DBRS |
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6 Dec 2024 | BBB | |||
30 Nov 2024 | Baa2 | |||
30 Jan 2023 | BBB- | |||
23 Jan 2023 | BBB | |||
15 Aug 2022 | BBB | |||
28 Sep 2021 | Baa2 | |||
26 Sep 2020 | Baa3 | |||
29 Apr 2020 | BBB | |||
15 Feb 2020 | BBB | |||
23 Feb 2019 | BBB | |||
16 Feb 2019 | BBB | |||
10 Nov 2017 | BBB- | |||
25 Aug 2017 | BBB- | |||
4 Nov 2016 | Baa3 | |||
16 Sep 2016 | BBB- | |||
20 May 2016 | BBB- | |||
6 Nov 2015 | Ba1 | |||
22 May 2015 | BB+ | |||
20 Mar 2015 | BB+ | |||
7 Nov 2014 | Ba1 | |||
28 Mar 2014 | BB | |||
21 Mar 2013 | BB | |||
20 Dec 2012 | BB+ | |||
23 Nov 2012 | BB | |||
6 Jan 2012 | BB+ | |||
21 Dec 2011 | BB+ | |||
24 Nov 2011 | Ba1 | |||
11 Nov 2011 | BBB- | |||
6 Jun 2011 | BBB- | |||
23 Dec 2010 | BBB- | |||
6 Dec 2010 | Baa3 | |||
23 Jul 2010 | BBB- | |||
2 Oct 2009 | BBB- | |||
31 Mar 2009 | Baa1 | |||
30 Mar 2009 | BBB- | |||
2 Mar 2009 | BBB | |||
17 Nov 2008 | BBB | |||
9 Nov 2008 | BBB | |||
7 Nov 2008 | A3 | |||
15 Oct 2008 | BBB+ | |||
14 Mar 2008 | BBB+ | |||
5 Nov 2007 | BBB+ | |||
22 Dec 2006 | A2 | |||
21 Dec 2006 | BBB+ | |||
20 Sep 2006 | BBB+ | |||
15 Jun 2006 | BBB+ | |||
22 Feb 2006 | A1 | |||
26 Jan 2006 | A- | |||
6 Dec 2005 | BBB+ | |||
15 Jul 2003 | A- | |||
29 Nov 2001 | A1 | |||
19 Dec 2000 | A- | |||
30 Nov 2000 | A- | |||
14 Nov 2000 | A3 | |||
21 Sep 2000 | BBB+ | |||
10 Apr 2000 | Baa1 | |||
2 Feb 2000 | BBB+ | |||
29 Oct 1999 | BBB+ | |||
25 Jun 1999 | Baa1 | |||
11 Dec 1998 | BBB | |||
8 May 1998 | Baa2 | |||
22 Jan 1998 | BBB- | |||
11 Sep 1997 | Baa3 | |||
24 Jun 1997 | BBB | |||
23 May 1997 | BBB- | |||
19 Dec 1996 | Baa3 | |||
28 Oct 1996 | BBB- | |||
14 Oct 1996 | Ba1 | |||
25 Apr 1996 | BBB- | |||
1 Feb 1996 | BB+ | |||
11 Apr 1995 | BB+ | |||
15 Apr 1994 | BB+ | |||
20 Apr 1992 | BB+ | |||
18 Jul 1990 | Ba1 | |||
18 Jul 1989 | Baa2 |