Female labor force by age in Hungary
Hungary: Female labor force by age was 64,637 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force by age in Hungary, 1990–2024
Source: International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female labor force by age in Hungary is 64,637 people, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 8.2% on the previous year and up 260.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force by age in Hungary peaked at 64,637 people in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3,684 people, in 1990.
Hungary ranks 84th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,881 people | 3,684 people | 4,059 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,389 people | 4,100 people | 4,647 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,322 people | 9,492 people | 34,236 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 52,459 people | 40,041 people | 64,637 people | 5 |
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More work & labour data for Hungary
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 0 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 60.6% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 67.5% (2025)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 80.5% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 54.3% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-6 78.3% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 82.2% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 74.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force by age in Hungary?
- Female labor force by age in Hungary was 64,637 people in 2024, according to International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force by age recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 64,637 people in 2024.
- What is the lowest female labor force by age recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,684 people in 1990.
- How does Hungary rank for female labor force by age?
- Hungary ranks 84th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is female labor force by age rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 260.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Female labor force by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Working-age population who are economically active (employed or unemployed).