Hungary vs Spain: Labour force participation rates by educational attainment level
Hungary
68.1
in 2026
Spain
65.4
in 2026
Hungary rank
19th
Spain rank
22nd
Labour force participation rates by educational attainment level over time
- Hungary
- Spain
How they compare
Hungary currently reports 68.1 against 65.4 in Spain, a difference of 2.7.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 29 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Spain ahead.
Hungary ranks 19th and Spain ranks 22nd of 35 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Hungary averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 52.5 | 56.4 | 3.9 | Spain |
| 2000s | 54.14 | 61.98 | 7.84 | Spain |
| 2010s | 59.36 | 65.55 | 6.19 | Spain |
| 2020s | 66.99 | 65.01 | 1.97 | Hungary |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labour force participation rates by educational attainment level, Hungary or Spain?
- Hungary, at 68.1 against 65.4 in Spain as of 2026.
- What is the difference in labour force participation rates by educational attainment level between Hungary and Spain?
- 2.7, with Hungary ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Spain?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2026.
- How do Hungary and Spain rank globally for labour force participation rates by educational attainment level?
- Hungary ranks 19th and Spain ranks 22nd of 35 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Labour force participation rates by educational attainment level - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.