Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Hungary
Hungary: Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household was 33.7% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
33.7%
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
21st
of 47 countries
All-time high
39.0%
in 2016
All-time low
28.5%
in 2010
Years of data
21
2005–2025
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Hungary, 2005–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
In 2025, distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Hungary stood at 33.7%.
That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and down 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Hungary peaked at 39.0% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 28.5%, in 2010.
That places Hungary 21st out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 36.1% | — |
| 2006 | 32.7% | -9.4% |
| 2007 | 33.3% | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 32.4% | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 30.2% | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 28.5% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 35.4% | +24.2% |
| 2012 | 37.4% | +5.6% |
| 2013 | 38.8% | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 38.5% | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 38.8% | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 39.0% | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 38.3% | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 36.2% | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 32.3% | -10.8% |
| 2020 | 33.3% | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 32.7% | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 32.7% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 33.2% | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 34.2% | +3.0% |
| 2025 | 33.7% | -1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.9% | 30.2% | 36.1% | 5 |
| 2010s | 36.3% | 28.5% | 39.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.3% | 32.7% | 34.2% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 18 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 34.8% compare
- 18 United Kingdom 34.8% compare
- 20 Austria 34.3% compare
- 22 Switzerland 33.4% compare
- 23 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 32.9% compare
- 24 Italy 31.7% compare
More population data for Hungary
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3612 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2145 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.97 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2145 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 324,096 people (2100)
- Population density 81.75 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3021 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.335 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Hungary?
- Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Hungary was 33.7% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 39.0% in 2016.
- What is the lowest distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.5% in 2010.
- How does Hungary rank for distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household?
- Hungary ranks 21st out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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