The number of unemployed persons in Hungary decreased to 208 Thousand persons in May of 2026 from 218.50 Thousand persons in April of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Hungary averaged 1198.33 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 4640.40 4618.10 Thousand persons May 2026
Employment Rate 65.20 64.90 percent May 2026
Job Vacancies 66113.00 63762.00 Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 68.20 68.00 percent May 2026
Population 9.54 9.58 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 208.00 218.50 Thousand persons May 2026
Unemployment Rate 4.30 4.50 percent May 2026
Gross Wage YoY 9.00 9.20 percent Apr 2026
Wages 772200.00 779752.00 HUF/Month Apr 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
208.00 218.50 301600.00 150.30 1999 - 2026 Thousand persons Monthly
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