Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Hungary
Hungary: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square was 4.18 units per square kilometre in 2023. ▼ Falling
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Hungary, 1971–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per square kilometre.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 4.18 units per square kilometre for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in 2023.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and down 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Hungary peaked at 7.88 units per square kilometre in 1985 and was at its lowest, 3.93 units per square kilometre, in 2020.
Hungary ranks 143rd of 206 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 53 years of available data.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Hungary, year by year
| Year | units per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5.87 units per square kilometre | — |
| 1972 | 5.75 units per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 1973 | 5.76 units per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1974 | 5.87 units per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1975 | 6.1 units per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1976 | 6.31 units per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 6.5 units per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 6.56 units per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1979 | 6.5 units per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 1980 | 6.52 units per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1981 | 6.7 units per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 7.2 units per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1983 | 7.59 units per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1984 | 7.87 units per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1985 | 7.88 units per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 7.54 units per square kilometre | -4.4% |
| 1987 | 7.17 units per square kilometre | -4.8% |
| 1988 | 6.64 units per square kilometre | -7.4% |
| 1989 | 6.25 units per square kilometre | -6.0% |
| 1990 | 5.91 units per square kilometre | -5.4% |
| 1991 | 5.64 units per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 5.54 units per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 5.5 units per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 5.65 units per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 5.65 units per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 5.64 units per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 5.6 units per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 5.61 units per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 5.6 units per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 5.59 units per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 5.46 units per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 5.33 units per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 5.18 units per square kilometre | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 4.98 units per square kilometre | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 4.8 units per square kilometre | -3.6% |
| 2006 | 4.64 units per square kilometre | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 4.46 units per square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 2008 | 4.4 units per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 4.3 units per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 4.29 units per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 4.28 units per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 4.25 units per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 4.26 units per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 4.31 units per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 4.33 units per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 4.32 units per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 4.28 units per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 4.1 units per square kilometre | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 3.99 units per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 3.93 units per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 4.03 units per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 4.14 units per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 4.18 units per square kilometre | +0.8% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 4.18 units per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 8 units per square kilometre, 52% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 4.18 units per square kilometre is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.22 units per square kilometre, 80% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.14 units per square kilometre | 5.75 units per square kilometre | 6.56 units per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1980s | 7.14 units per square kilometre | 6.25 units per square kilometre | 7.88 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.63 units per square kilometre | 5.5 units per square kilometre | 5.91 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.92 units per square kilometre | 4.3 units per square kilometre | 5.59 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.24 units per square kilometre | 3.99 units per square kilometre | 4.33 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.07 units per square kilometre | 3.93 units per square kilometre | 4.18 units per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 140 Austria 4.36 units per square kilometre compare
- 141 Angola 4.32 units per square kilometre compare
- 142 North Macedonia 4.18 units per square kilometre compare
- 144 Moldova 4.17 units per square kilometre compare
- 145 Venezuela 4.01 units per square kilometre compare
- 146 Romania 3.79 units per square kilometre compare
More education data for Hungary
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,564 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 6,790 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 163,967 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 150,126 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 815,267 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 384,692 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9656 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0402 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Hungary?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Hungary was 4.18 units per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 7.88 units per square kilometre in 1985.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.93 units per square kilometre in 2020.
- How does Hungary rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square?
- Hungary ranks 143rd out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.