Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in Hungary
Hungary: Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists was 66.4 Thousand persons in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
66.4 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 17.2%
World rank
19th
of 45 countries
All-time high
85.1 Thousand persons
in 2006
All-time low
49.8 Thousand persons
in 2011
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in Hungary, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2025, employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Hungary stood at 66.4 Thousand persons.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.2% on the previous year and up 24.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Hungary peaked at 85.1 Thousand persons in 2006 and was at its lowest, 49.8 Thousand persons, in 2011.
Hungary ranks 19th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 78.7 Thousand persons | — |
| 2005 | 76.4 Thousand persons | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 85.1 Thousand persons | +11.4% |
| 2007 | 82.3 Thousand persons | -3.3% |
| 2008 | 82.8 Thousand persons | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 69.6 Thousand persons | -15.9% |
| 2010 | 67.3 Thousand persons | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 49.8 Thousand persons | -26.0% |
| 2012 | 56.5 Thousand persons | +13.5% |
| 2013 | 60.8 Thousand persons | +7.6% |
| 2014 | 58.8 Thousand persons | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 53.3 Thousand persons | -9.4% |
| 2016 | 57 Thousand persons | +6.9% |
| 2017 | 55.9 Thousand persons | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 52.4 Thousand persons | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 55.4 Thousand persons | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 63.9 Thousand persons | +15.3% |
| 2021 | 62.9 Thousand persons | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 69.7 Thousand persons | +10.8% |
| 2023 | 69.7 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 80.2 Thousand persons | +15.1% |
| 2025 | 66.4 Thousand persons | -17.2% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 66.4 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58.05 Thousand persons, 1.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 66.4 Thousand persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 59.3 Thousand persons, 1.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 79.15 Thousand persons | 69.6 Thousand persons | 85.1 Thousand persons | 6 |
| 2010s | 56.72 Thousand persons | 49.8 Thousand persons | 67.3 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 68.8 Thousand persons | 62.9 Thousand persons | 80.2 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More work & labour data for Hungary
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2145 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1929 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.237 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.21 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1776 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,774 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,505 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 3,653 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 3,807 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 7,461 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Hungary?
- Employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Hungary was 66.4 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 85.1 Thousand persons in 2006.
- What is the lowest employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.8 Thousand persons in 2011.
- How does Hungary rank for employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists?
- Hungary ranks 19th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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