Hungary vs Spain: Labour force participation rates by NUTS 2 region

Hungary
68.2
in 2025
Spain
65.6
in 2025
Hungary rank
17th
Spain rank
19th

Labour force participation rates by NUTS 2 region over time

  • Hungary
  • Spain
0204060199920122025

How they compare

Hungary currently reports 68.2 against 65.6 in Spain, a difference of 2.6.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 27 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Spain ahead.

Hungary ranks 17th and Spain ranks 19th of 33 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 52.8 55.9 3.1 Spain
2000s 53.87 61.55 7.68 Spain
2010s 59.05 65.62 6.57 Spain
2020s 66.53 64.85 1.68 Hungary

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour force participation rates by nuts 2 region, Hungary or Spain?
Hungary, at 68.2 against 65.6 in Spain as of 2025.
What is the difference in labour force participation rates by nuts 2 region between Hungary and Spain?
2.6, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Spain?
27 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2025.
How do Hungary and Spain rank globally for labour force participation rates by nuts 2 region?
Hungary ranks 17th and Spain ranks 19th of 33 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Labour force participation rates by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Labour force participation rates by NUTS 2 region
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
476 places, 11,183 data points, 1999–2025
Last refreshed