Share of children in child labour in Hungary
Hungary: Share of children in child labour was 0.632 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of children in child labour in Hungary, 1996–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 0.632 for share of children in child labour in 2024.
The figure is down 40.7% on the previous year and up 174.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in child labour in Hungary peaked at 1.07 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.037, in 2012.
Hungary ranks 33rd of 42 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of children in child labour in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0.314 | — |
| 1997 | 0.4 | +27.4% |
| 1998 | 0.992 | +148.0% |
| 1999 | 0.776 | -21.8% |
| 2000 | 0.523 | -32.6% |
| 2001 | 0.371 | -29.1% |
| 2002 | 0.264 | -28.8% |
| 2003 | 0.384 | +45.5% |
| 2004 | 0.194 | -49.5% |
| 2005 | 0.194 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.252 | +29.9% |
| 2007 | 0.139 | -44.8% |
| 2008 | 0.09 | -35.3% |
| 2009 | 0.062 | -31.1% |
| 2010 | 0.106 | +71.0% |
| 2011 | 0.087 | -17.9% |
| 2012 | 0.037 | -57.5% |
| 2013 | 0.061 | +64.9% |
| 2014 | 0.23 | +277.0% |
| 2015 | 0.469 | +103.9% |
| 2016 | 0.647 | +38.0% |
| 2017 | 0.499 | -22.9% |
| 2018 | 0.617 | +23.6% |
| 2019 | 0.701 | +13.6% |
| 2020 | 0.208 | -70.3% |
| 2021 | 0.324 | +55.8% |
| 2022 | 0.579 | +78.7% |
| 2023 | 1.07 | +84.1% |
| 2024 | 0.632 | -40.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6205 | 0.314 | 0.992 | 4 |
| 2000s | 0.2473 | 0.062 | 0.523 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3454 | 0.037 | 0.701 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5618 | 0.208 | 1.07 | 5 |
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 share of children in child labour in Hungary?
- Share of children in child labour in Hungary was 0.632 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 1.07 in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.037 in 2012.
- How does Hungary rank for share of children in child labour?
- Hungary ranks 33rd out of 42 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of children in child labour rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 174.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Share of children in child labour (15-17). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This indicator is based on harmonized definitions used by the ILO in the context of producing global estimates. Data may differ from nationally reported figures. Child labour includes: (a) children 5-11 years old who did at least one hour of economic activity and/or more than 21 hours of unpaid household services, (b) children 12-14 years old who did at least 14 hours of economic activity and/or more than 21 hours of unpaid household services, and (c) children 15-17 years old who did at least 43 hours of economic activity. For more information, refer to the Child Labour Statistics (CHILD) database description.