France vs Hungary: Unemployment with basic education

France
13.4%
in 2024
Hungary
13.7%
in 2024
France rank
27th
Hungary rank
24th

Unemployment with basic education over time

  • France
  • Hungary
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How they compare

Hungary currently reports 13.7% against 13.4% in France, a difference of 0.3%.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 28 shared years of data; in 1997 it was France ahead.

France ranks 27th and Hungary ranks 24th of 130 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and Hungary in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Hungary Difference Ahead
1990s 16.8% 14.9% 1.9% France
2000s 12.9% 14.9% 2.0% Hungary
2010s 16.3% 17.8% 1.5% Hungary
2020s 13.6% 12.0% 1.7% France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher unemployment with basic education, France or Hungary?
Hungary, at 13.7% against 13.4% in France as of 2024.
What is the difference in unemployment with basic education between France and Hungary?
0.3%, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Hungary?
28 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2024.
How do France and Hungary rank globally for unemployment with basic education?
France ranks 27th and Hungary ranks 24th of 130 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment with basic education (% of total labor force with basic education). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Unemployment with basic education (% of total labor force with basic education)
Unit
% of total labor force with basic education
Source
Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI), International Labour Organization (ILO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
150 places, 2,716 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).