Hungary vs Iceland: Employment in agriculture vs. urban population
Hungary
4.4%
in 2023
Iceland
3.7%
in 2023
Hungary rank
137th
Iceland rank
140th
Employment in agriculture vs. urban population over time
- Hungary
- Iceland
How they compare
Hungary currently reports 4.4% against 3.7% in Iceland, a difference of 0.7%.
That makes Hungary's figure about 1.2 times Iceland's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 33 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Hungary ahead.
Hungary ranks 137th and Iceland ranks 140th of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Hungary averaged higher in 2 and Iceland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.0% | 9.5% | 0.4% | Iceland |
| 2000s | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.3% | Iceland |
| 2010s | 4.8% | 4.6% | 0.3% | Hungary |
| 2020s | 4.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% | Hungary |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment in agriculture vs. urban population, Hungary or Iceland?
- Hungary, at 4.4% against 3.7% in Iceland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in employment in agriculture vs. urban population between Hungary and Iceland?
- 0.7%, with Hungary ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Iceland?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Hungary and Iceland rank globally for employment in agriculture vs. urban population?
- Hungary ranks 137th and Iceland ranks 140th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as Employment in agriculture vs. urban population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The share of people employed in agriculture includes working-age people with a job in farming, forestry, fishing, and related activities, including those temporarily absent.