The number of unemployed persons in Hungary increased to 223818 in December of 2025 from 213092 in November of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Hungary averaged 283211.37 from 1999 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 506005.00 in February of 2012 and a record low of 150302.00 in November of 2019. source: Hungarian Central Statistical Office



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 4628304.00 4642410.00 Dec 2025
Employment Rate 64.88 65.03 percent Dec 2025
Job Vacancies 63762.00 66863.00 Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 68.01 68.01 percent Dec 2025
Population 9.54 9.58 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 223818.00 213092.00 Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 4.60 4.40 percent Jan 2026
Gross Wage YoY 8.50 8.90 percent Dec 2025
Wages 789223.00 756437.00 HUF/Month Dec 2025


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
223818.00 213092.00 506005.00 150302.00 1999 - 2025 Monthly
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