Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Hungary

Hungary: Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational was 74.5% in 2020. ▼ Falling

Latest (2020)
74.5%
Change on year
up 12.7%
World rank
17th
of 46 countries
All-time high
95.9%
in 2013
All-time low
61.1%
in 2017
Years of data
16
2005–2020

Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Hungary, 2005–2020

0204060801002005201220202005: 81.5 Percentage2006: 85.4 Percentage2007: 82.3 Percentage2008: 82.3 Percentage2009: 89.1 Percentage2010: 89.8 Percentage2011: 86.4 Percentage2012: 91 Percentage2013: 95.9 Percentage2014: 90.4 Percentage2015: 81.6 Percentage2016: 73.8 Percentage2017: 61.1 Percentage2018: 61.6 Percentage2019: 66.1 Percentage2020: 74.5 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Hungary recorded 74.5% for children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in 2020.

The figure is up 12.7% on the previous year and down 17.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Hungary peaked at 95.9% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 61.1%, in 2017.

That places Hungary 17th out of 46 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 16 years of available data.

Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Hungary, year by year

Annual values for Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational attainment level of their parents (population aged 0 to 17 years) - EU 2020 strategy in Hungary, 2005 to 2020.
Year Percentage Change
2005 81.5%
2006 85.4% +4.8%
2007 82.3% -3.6%
2008 82.3% +0.0%
2009 89.1% +8.3%
2010 89.8% +0.8%
2011 86.4% -3.8%
2012 91.0% +5.3%
2013 95.9% +5.4%
2014 90.4% -5.7%
2015 81.6% -9.7%
2016 73.8% -9.6%
2017 61.1% -17.2%
2018 61.6% +0.8%
2019 66.1% +7.3%
2020 74.5% +12.7%

Hungary compared with similar countries

  • Hungary's 74.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 69.7%, 1.1× the median. (33 countries reporting)
  • Hungary's 74.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 65.5%, 1.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 84.1% 81.5% 89.1% 5
2010s 79.8% 61.1% 95.9% 10
2020s 74.5% 74.5% 74.5% 1

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 14 North Macedonia 80.0% compare
  2. 15 Denmark 76.4% compare
  3. 16 Switzerland 76.1% compare
  4. 18 Greece 73.7% compare
  5. 19 Belgium 69.7% compare
  6. 20 Türkiye 69.3% compare

See the full ranking of 52 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Hungary?
Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Hungary was 74.5% in 2020, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational recorded in Hungary?
The highest recorded value was 95.9% in 2013.
What is the lowest children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational recorded in Hungary?
The lowest recorded value was 61.1% in 2017.
How does Hungary rank for children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational?
Hungary ranks 17th out of 46 countries with data for 2020.
Is children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational rising or falling in Hungary?
Over the last ten years it is down 17.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Hungary data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational attainment level of their parents (population aged 0 to 17 years) - EU 2020 strategy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational attainment level of their parents (population aged 0 to 17 years) - EU 2020 strategy
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
52 places, 761 data points, 2004–2020
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