Gross graduation ratio from first … Gross UNESCO Institute for Sta in Hungary
Hungary: Gross graduation ratio from first … Gross UNESCO Institute for Sta was 45.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Hungary, 2005–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 45.5% for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in 2023.
The figure is up 36.0% on the previous year and up 52.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Hungary peaked at 137.5% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 29.9%, in 2013.
That places Hungary 32nd out of 111 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross graduation ratio from first … Gross UNESCO Institute for Sta in Hungary, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 42.3% | — |
| 2006 | 42.4% | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 39.7% | -6.4% |
| 2008 | 36.2% | -8.8% |
| 2009 | 39.8% | +9.8% |
| 2010 | 38.7% | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 32.7% | -15.6% |
| 2012 | 31.0% | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 29.9% | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 30.8% | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 33.9% | +10.1% |
| 2016 | 33.8% | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 30.5% | -9.7% |
| 2018 | 32.0% | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 32.2% | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 137.5% | +326.9% |
| 2021 | 44.2% | -67.8% |
| 2022 | 33.5% | -24.4% |
| 2023 | 45.5% | +36.0% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 45.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 44.5%, 1.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 45.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 45.5%, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross graduation ratio from first … Gross UNESCO Institute for Sta in Hungary changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +326.9% | 32.2% | 137.5% |
| 2021 | -67.8% | 137.5% | 44.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40.1% | 36.2% | 42.4% | 5 |
| 2010s | 32.6% | 29.9% | 38.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 65.2% | 33.5% | 137.5% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
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 gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Hungary?
- Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Hungary was 45.5% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 137.5% in 2020.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.9% in 2013.
- How does Hungary rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Hungary ranks 32nd out of 111 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in tertiary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release