The number of unemployed persons in Hungary decreased to 229.90 Thousand persons in September of 2026 from 234.70 Thousand persons in August of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Hungary averaged 1186.66 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 4668.60 4655.20 Thousand persons Sep 2026
Employment Rate 65.80 65.60 percent Sep 2026
Job Vacancies 68012.00 66113.00 Jun 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 69.10 68.90 percent Sep 2026
Population 9.54 9.58 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 229.90 234.70 Thousand persons Sep 2026
Unemployment Rate 4.70 4.80 percent Sep 2026
Gross Wage YoY 8.40 7.50 percent Aug 2026
Wages 740600.00 745500.00 HUF/Month Aug 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
229.90 234.70 301600.00 150.30 1999 - 2026 Thousand persons Monthly
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