Labor force, total, annual growth rate in Hungary

Hungary: Labor force, total, annual growth rate was -0.5778 % change on previous year in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
-0.5778 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 332.7%
World rank
177th
of 188 countries
All-time high
2.34 % change on previous year
in 2014
All-time low
-1.17 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
35
1991–2025

Labor force, total, annual growth rate in Hungary, 1991–2025

-10121991200820251991: 0.072 % change on previous year1992: 0.276 % change on previous year1993: 0.261 % change on previous year1994: 0.178 % change on previous year1995: 0.107 % change on previous year1996: 0.072 % change on previous year1997: 0.056 % change on previous year1998: 0.038 % change on previous year1999: 0.194 % change on previous year2000: 0.572 % change on previous year2001: 0.789 % change on previous year2002: 0.596 % change on previous year2003: 0.364 % change on previous year2004: 0.473 % change on previous year2005: 0.339 % change on previous year2006: 0.275 % change on previous year2007: -0.114 % change on previous year2008: -0.239 % change on previous year2009: -1.2 % change on previous year2010: 0.773 % change on previous year2011: 0.345 % change on previous year2012: 0.799 % change on previous year2013: 0.79 % change on previous year2014: 2.3 % change on previous year2015: 1.8 % change on previous year2016: 1.5 % change on previous year2017: 0.568 % change on previous year2018: 0.583 % change on previous year2019: 0.171 % change on previous year2020: -0.306 % change on previous year2021: 0.723 % change on previous year2022: 0.999 % change on previous year2023: 1.2 % change on previous year2024: -0.134 % change on previous year2025: -0.578 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2025, labor force, total, annual growth rate in Hungary stood at -0.5778 % change on previous year.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 332.7% on the previous year and down 132.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labor force, total, annual growth rate in Hungary peaked at 2.34 % change on previous year in 2014 and was at its lowest, -1.17 % change on previous year, in 2009.

That places Hungary 177th out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.1392 % change on previous year 0.0378 % change on previous year 0.276 % change on previous year 9
2000s 0.1883 % change on previous year -1.17 % change on previous year 0.7889 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.9665 % change on previous year 0.1712 % change on previous year 2.34 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.3176 % change on previous year -0.5778 % change on previous year 1.2 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 174 Slovak Republic -0.5445 % change on previous year compare
  2. 175 Macau, China -0.5569 % change on previous year compare
  3. 176 Germany -0.5767 % change on previous year compare
  4. 178 Kuwait -0.6171 % change on previous year compare
  5. 179 Virgin Islands U.S. -0.7246 % change on previous year compare
  6. 180 Cuba -0.8048 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 234 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is labor force, total, annual growth rate in Hungary?
Labor force, total, annual growth rate in Hungary was -0.5778 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest labor force, total, annual growth rate recorded in Hungary?
The highest recorded value was 2.34 % change on previous year in 2014.
What is the lowest labor force, total, annual growth rate recorded in Hungary?
The lowest recorded value was -1.17 % change on previous year in 2009.
How does Hungary rank for labor force, total, annual growth rate?
Hungary ranks 177th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
Is labor force, total, annual growth rate rising or falling in Hungary?
Over the last ten years it is down 132.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hungary data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labor force, total, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Labor force, total, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
234 places, 8,176 data points, 1991–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Labor force, total. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.