Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Water Supply for Hungary
CP0441HUM086NEST • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
100.00
Year-over-Year Change
0.00%
Date Range
12/1/2000 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP): Water Supply for Hungary measures changes in the price of water supply services for Hungarian consumers. This key economic indicator provides insights into inflationary trends and consumer spending patterns.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The HICP: Water Supply for Hungary is a component of the broader Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices, which tracks changes in the prices of a representative basket of consumer goods and services across European Union member states. This specific index focuses on the water supply segment and is used to analyze cost-of-living dynamics and assess monetary policy.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of Hungarian consumers and businesses by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts monitor this index to understand pressures on household budgets and guide economic decision-making.
Key Facts
- Hungary's HICP: Water Supply has risen by 25% over the past decade.
- Water supply accounts for approximately 3% of the average Hungarian household's monthly expenditures.
- The HICP: Water Supply is a component of the broader Hungarian CPI, which is used to set monetary policy.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP): Water Supply for Hungary measures changes in the prices paid by Hungarian consumers for water supply services.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index provides important insights into inflationary pressures, consumer spending patterns, and cost-of-living dynamics in Hungary, which are crucial for policymakers and market analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of Hungarian consumers and businesses by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts monitor this index to understand pressures on household budgets and guide economic decision-making, including monetary policy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The HICP: Water Supply for Hungary is published monthly with a typical 2-3 week release lag.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Water Supply for Hungary (CP0441HUM086NEST), retrieved from FRED.