Youth employment by educational attainment level in Hungary
Hungary: Youth employment by educational attainment level was 27.9 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
27.9 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 12.5%
World rank
23rd
of 47 countries
All-time high
75 Thousand persons
in 1998
All-time low
10.1 Thousand persons
in 2012
Years of data
30
1996–2025
Youth employment by educational attainment level in Hungary, 1996–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 27.9 Thousand persons for youth employment by educational attainment level in 2025.
That represents a change of up 12.5% on the previous year and up 26.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth employment by educational attainment level in Hungary peaked at 75 Thousand persons in 1998 and was at its lowest, 10.1 Thousand persons, in 2012.
Hungary ranks 23rd of 47 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.
Youth employment by educational attainment level in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 66.2 Thousand persons | — |
| 1997 | 58.5 Thousand persons | -11.6% |
| 1998 | 75 Thousand persons | +28.2% |
| 1999 | 65 Thousand persons | -13.3% |
| 2000 | 50.9 Thousand persons | -21.7% |
| 2001 | 49.1 Thousand persons | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 31.5 Thousand persons | -35.8% |
| 2003 | 22.9 Thousand persons | -27.3% |
| 2004 | 20.8 Thousand persons | -9.2% |
| 2005 | 20.4 Thousand persons | -1.9% |
| 2006 | 20 Thousand persons | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 17.1 Thousand persons | -14.5% |
| 2008 | 16 Thousand persons | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 11.5 Thousand persons | -28.1% |
| 2010 | 11.8 Thousand persons | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 11.1 Thousand persons | -5.9% |
| 2012 | 10.1 Thousand persons | -9.0% |
| 2013 | 12.3 Thousand persons | +21.8% |
| 2014 | 17.6 Thousand persons | +43.1% |
| 2015 | 22.1 Thousand persons | +25.6% |
| 2016 | 24.8 Thousand persons | +12.2% |
| 2017 | 25.9 Thousand persons | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 26.4 Thousand persons | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 28.6 Thousand persons | +8.3% |
| 2020 | 22.7 Thousand persons | -20.6% |
| 2021 | 23 Thousand persons | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 25.3 Thousand persons | +10.0% |
| 2023 | 26.5 Thousand persons | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 24.8 Thousand persons | -6.4% |
| 2025 | 27.9 Thousand persons | +12.5% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 27.9 Thousand persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.9 Thousand persons, 87% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 27.9 Thousand persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 35.8 Thousand persons, 78% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 66.17 Thousand persons | 58.5 Thousand persons | 75 Thousand persons | 4 |
| 2000s | 26.02 Thousand persons | 11.5 Thousand persons | 50.9 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.07 Thousand persons | 10.1 Thousand persons | 28.6 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.03 Thousand persons | 22.7 Thousand persons | 27.9 Thousand persons | 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 youth employment by educational attainment level in Hungary?
- Youth employment by educational attainment level in Hungary was 27.9 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth employment by educational attainment level recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 75 Thousand persons in 1998.
- What is the lowest youth employment by educational attainment level recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.1 Thousand persons in 2012.
- How does Hungary rank for youth employment by educational attainment level?
- Hungary ranks 23rd out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth employment by educational attainment level rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Youth employment by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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