Employed persons: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly in Hungary
Hungary: Employed persons: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly was 190.9 in 2026. ▲ Rising
Latest (2026)
190.9
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
14th
of 47 countries
All-time high
199.1
in 2017
All-time low
150.7
in 2008
Years of data
19
2008–2026
Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit) in Hungary, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) in Hungary is 190.9, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) in Hungary peaked at 199.1 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 150.7, in 2008.
That places Hungary 14th out of 47 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
Employed persons: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 150.7 | — |
| 2009 | 152.8 | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 156.3 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 168 | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 172 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 155.5 | -9.6% |
| 2014 | 173.3 | +11.4% |
| 2015 | 180.7 | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 188.8 | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 199.1 | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 194.1 | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 194.9 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 187.5 | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 179.8 | -4.1% |
| 2022 | 185.7 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 182.8 | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 173.9 | -4.9% |
| 2025 | 187.4 | +7.8% |
| 2026 | 190.9 | +1.9% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 190.9 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 85.1, 2.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 190.9 is above the median for high income countries, which is 81.2, 2.4× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 151.75 | 150.7 | 152.8 | 2 |
| 2010s | 178.27 | 155.5 | 199.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 184 | 173.9 | 190.9 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 12 United Kingdom 266.3 compare
- 12 United Kingdom 266.3 compare
- 15 Netherlands 157.1 compare
- 15 Netherlands 157.1 compare
- 17 Bulgaria 120.8 compare
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 persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) in Hungary?
- Employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) in Hungary was 190.9 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 199.1 in 2017.
- What is the lowest employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 150.7 in 2008.
- How does Hungary rank for employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit)?
- Hungary ranks 14th out of 47 countries with data for 2026.
- Is employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit level) (2008-2026) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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