Employed persons: quarterly data … detailed 1998-2008 in Hungary

Hungary: Employed persons: quarterly data … detailed 1998-2008 was 156.3 in 2008. ▼ Falling

Latest (2008)
156.3
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
17th
of 38 countries
All-time high
243.5
in 1998
All-time low
154.6
in 2007
Years of data
11
1998–2008

Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in Hungary, 1998–2008

0501001502002501998200320081998: 243.51999: 239.72000: 217.72001: 220.32002: 214.12003: 195.52004: 180.12005: 171.72006: 170.82007: 154.62008: 156.3

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2008, employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Hungary stood at 156.3.

That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and down 35.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Hungary peaked at 243.5 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 154.6, in 2007.

Hungary ranks 17th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.

Employed persons: quarterly data … detailed 1998-2008 in Hungary, year by year

Annual values for Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1 two-digit level) (1998-2008) - quarterly data in Hungary, 1998 to 2008.
Year Value Change
1998 243.5 —
1999 239.7 -1.6%
2000 217.7 -9.2%
2001 220.3 +1.2%
2002 214.1 -2.8%
2003 195.5 -8.7%
2004 180.1 -7.9%
2005 171.7 -4.7%
2006 170.8 -0.5%
2007 154.6 -9.5%
2008 156.3 +1.1%

Hungary compared with similar countries

  • Hungary's 156.3 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 128.7, 1.2× the median. (29 countries reporting)
  • Hungary's 156.3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 122.3, 1.3× the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 241.6 239.7 243.5 2
2000s 186.79 154.6 220.3 9

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 14 Croatia 191.7 compare
  2. 14 Croatia 191.7 compare
  3. 16 Switzerland 158 compare
  4. 18 Czechia 128.7 compare
  5. 19 Ireland 115.9 compare
  6. 20 Lithuania 101 compare
  7. 20 Lithuania 101 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Hungary?
Employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Hungary was 156.3 in 2008, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) recorded in Hungary?
The highest recorded value was 243.5 in 1998.
What is the lowest employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) recorded in Hungary?
The lowest recorded value was 154.6 in 2007.
How does Hungary rank for employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1)?
Hungary ranks 17th out of 38 countries with data for 2008.
Is employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) rising or falling in Hungary?
Over the last ten years it is down 35.8%. 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 persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1 two-digit level) (1998-2008) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1 two-digit level) (1998-2008) - quarterly data
Source
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Coverage
40 places, 413 data points, 1998–2008
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