The number of unemployed persons in Hungary increased to 225 Thousand persons in July of 2026 from 218.20 Thousand persons in June of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Hungary averaged 1192.42 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 4651.40 4632.80 Thousand persons Jul 2026
Employment Rate 65.50 65.20 percent Jul 2026
Job Vacancies 66113.00 63762.00 Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 68.70 68.30 percent Jul 2026
Population 9.54 9.58 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 225.00 218.20 Thousand persons Jul 2026
Unemployment Rate 4.60 4.50 percent Jul 2026
Gross Wage YoY 7.10 8.70 percent Jun 2026
Wages 754700.00 764100.00 HUF/Month Jun 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
225.00 218.20 301600.00 150.30 1999 - 2026 Thousand persons Monthly
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