The number of unemployed persons in Hungary decreased to 218.50 Thousand persons in April of 2026 from 226.40 Thousand persons in March of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Hungary averaged 1201.35 Thousand persons from 1999 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 301600.00 Thousand persons in January of 1999 and a record low of 150.30 Thousand persons in December of 2019. source: Hungarian Central Statistical Office



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 4618.10 4627.40 Thousand persons Apr 2026
Employment Rate 64.90 65.00 percent Apr 2026
Job Vacancies 63762.00 66863.00 Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 68.00 68.10 percent Apr 2026
Population 9.54 9.58 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 218.50 226.40 Thousand persons Apr 2026
Unemployment Rate 4.50 4.70 percent Apr 2026
Gross Wage YoY 9.20 9.70 percent Mar 2026
Wages 779752.00 725540.00 HUF/Month Mar 2026


Hungary Unemployed Persons
In Hungary, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
218.50 226.40 301600.00 150.30 1999 - 2026 Thousand persons Monthly
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