Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit) in Hungary
Hungary: Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit) was 179.6 Thousand persons in 2026. ▲ Rising
Latest (2026)
179.6 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 4.2%
World rank
13th
of 45 countries
All-time high
199.1 Thousand persons
in 2017
All-time low
150.7 Thousand persons
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. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) in Hungary is 179.6 Thousand persons, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 4.2% on the previous year and down 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) in Hungary peaked at 199.1 Thousand persons in 2017 and was at its lowest, 150.7 Thousand persons, in 2008.
That places Hungary 13th out of 45 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 by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit) in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 150.7 Thousand persons | — |
| 2009 | 152.8 Thousand persons | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 156.3 Thousand persons | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 168 Thousand persons | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 172 Thousand persons | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 155.5 Thousand persons | -9.6% |
| 2014 | 173.3 Thousand persons | +11.4% |
| 2015 | 180.7 Thousand persons | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 188.8 Thousand persons | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 199.1 Thousand persons | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 194.1 Thousand persons | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 194.9 Thousand persons | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 187.5 Thousand persons | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 179.8 Thousand persons | -4.1% |
| 2022 | 185.7 Thousand persons | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 182.8 Thousand persons | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 173.9 Thousand persons | -4.9% |
| 2025 | 187.4 Thousand persons | +7.8% |
| 2026 | 179.6 Thousand persons | -4.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 151.75 Thousand persons | 150.7 Thousand persons | 152.8 Thousand persons | 2 |
| 2010s | 178.27 Thousand persons | 155.5 Thousand persons | 199.1 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 182.39 Thousand persons | 173.9 Thousand persons | 187.5 Thousand persons | 7 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 10 Serbia 310.3 Thousand persons compare
- 11 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 266.3 Thousand persons compare
- 11 United Kingdom 266.3 Thousand persons compare
- 14 Netherlands 157.1 Thousand persons compare
- 14 Netherlands 157.1 Thousand persons compare
- 16 Austria 108.5 Thousand persons 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 179.6 Thousand persons 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 Thousand persons 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 Thousand persons in 2008.
- How does Hungary rank for employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit)?
- Hungary ranks 13th out of 45 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 down 4.9%. 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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