Employed persons with information and communications technology (ICT) in Hungary
Hungary: Employed persons with information and communications technology (ICT) was 74.5 Thousand in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
74.5 Thousand
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
17th
of 44 countries
All-time high
81.8 Thousand
in 2016
All-time low
36.1 Thousand
in 2005
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Employed persons with information and communications technology (ICT) in Hungary, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employed persons with information and communications technology (ict) in Hungary is 74.5 Thousand, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and down 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed persons with information and communications technology (ict) in Hungary peaked at 81.8 Thousand in 2016 and was at its lowest, 36.1 Thousand, in 2005.
Hungary ranks 17th of 44 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Employed persons with information and communications technology (ICT) in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Thousand | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 36.2 Thousand | — |
| 2005 | 36.1 Thousand | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 43.1 Thousand | +19.4% |
| 2007 | 49 Thousand | +13.7% |
| 2008 | 54.1 Thousand | +10.4% |
| 2009 | 51 Thousand | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 55.6 Thousand | +9.0% |
| 2011 | 57.1 Thousand | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 64.4 Thousand | +12.8% |
| 2013 | 66.1 Thousand | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 76.3 Thousand | +15.4% |
| 2015 | 76.4 Thousand | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 81.8 Thousand | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 68.4 Thousand | -16.4% |
| 2018 | 78.7 Thousand | +15.1% |
| 2019 | 71.1 Thousand | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 73.2 Thousand | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 71.7 Thousand | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 73.9 Thousand | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 69.2 Thousand | -6.4% |
| 2024 | 72.1 Thousand | +4.2% |
| 2025 | 74.5 Thousand | +3.3% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 74.5 Thousand is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58.9 Thousand, 1.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 74.5 Thousand is above the median for high income countries, which is 59.6 Thousand, 1.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.92 Thousand | 36.1 Thousand | 54.1 Thousand | 6 |
| 2010s | 69.59 Thousand | 55.6 Thousand | 81.8 Thousand | 10 |
| 2020s | 72.43 Thousand | 69.2 Thousand | 74.5 Thousand | 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 persons with information and communications technology (ict) in Hungary?
- Employed persons with information and communications technology (ict) in Hungary was 74.5 Thousand in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed persons with information and communications technology (ict) recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 81.8 Thousand in 2016.
- What is the lowest employed persons with information and communications technology (ict) recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.1 Thousand in 2005.
- How does Hungary rank for employed persons with information and communications technology (ict)?
- Hungary ranks 17th out of 44 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employed persons with information and communications technology (ict) rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.5%. 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 with information and communications technology (ICT) education by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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