Hungary vs Romania: Pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level

Hungary
4.9%
in 2024
Romania
1.9%
in 2024
Hungary rank
26th
Romania rank
28th

Pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level over time

  • Hungary
  • Romania
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How they compare

Hungary currently reports 4.9% against 1.9% in Romania, a difference of 3.0%.

That makes Hungary's figure about 2.6 times Romania's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Romania ahead.

Hungary ranks 26th and Romania ranks 28th of 45 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Hungary averaged higher in 1 and Romania in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Hungary Romania Difference Ahead
2010s 0.8% 1.3% 0.5% Romania
2020s 2.5% 1.5% 1.0% Hungary

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level, Hungary or Romania?
Hungary, at 4.9% against 1.9% in Romania as of 2024.
What is the difference in pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level between Hungary and Romania?
3.0%, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Romania?
10 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2024.
How do Hungary and Romania rank globally for pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level?
Hungary ranks 26th and Romania ranks 28th of 45 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level and age - as % of corresponding age population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level and age - as % of corresponding age population
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
47 places, 512 data points, 2013–2024
Last refreshed