The number of unemployed persons in Hungary increased to 235.70 in February of 2026 from 223.80 in January of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Hungary averaged 1207.35 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 4622.80 4628.30 Thousand persons Feb 2026
Employment Rate 64.80 64.90 percent Feb 2026
Job Vacancies 63762.00 66863.00 Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 68.20 68.00 percent Feb 2026
Population 9.54 9.58 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 235.70 223.80 Thousand persons Feb 2026
Unemployment Rate 4.90 4.60 percent Feb 2026
Gross Wage YoY 26.30 8.50 percent Jan 2026
Wages 840570.00 789223.00 HUF/Month Jan 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
235.70 223.80 301600.00 150.30 1999 - 2026 Thousand persons Monthly
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