Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Hungary

Hungary: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was 3.16 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3.16 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 90.2%
World rank
71st
of 236 countries
All-time high
76.22 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-510.46 % change on previous year
in 1982
Years of data
73
1951–2023

Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Hungary, 1951–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2023, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Hungary stood at 3.16 % change on previous year.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 90.2% on the previous year and down 40.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Hungary peaked at 76.22 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -510.46 % change on previous year, in 1982.

That places Hungary 71st out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s -6.28 % change on previous year -28.58 % change on previous year 20.87 % change on previous year 9
1960s 1.08 % change on previous year -49.51 % change on previous year 48.21 % change on previous year 10
1970s -0.7795 % change on previous year -38.31 % change on previous year 76.22 % change on previous year 10
1980s -84.48 % change on previous year -510.46 % change on previous year 13.6 % change on previous year 10
1990s -8.72 % change on previous year -46.73 % change on previous year 11.02 % change on previous year 10
2000s 2.51 % change on previous year -14.39 % change on previous year 20.81 % change on previous year 10
2010s -2.09 % change on previous year -18.5 % change on previous year 17.65 % change on previous year 10
2020s -7.12 % change on previous year -38.11 % change on previous year 32.31 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 68 Syrian Arab Republic 3.69 % change on previous year compare
  2. 69 Anguilla 3.54 % change on previous year compare
  3. 70 United States Virgin Islands 3.25 % change on previous year compare
  4. 72 Colombia 2.89 % change on previous year compare
  5. 73 Taïwan 2.68 % change on previous year compare
  6. 74 Paraguay 2.04 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 236 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in Hungary?
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Hungary was 3.16 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Hungary?
The highest recorded value was 76.22 % change on previous year in 1974.
What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Hungary?
The lowest recorded value was -510.46 % change on previous year in 1982.
How does Hungary rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
Hungary ranks 71st out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Hungary?
Over the last ten years it is down 40.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hungary data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Natural population growth, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
236 places, 17,199 data points, 1951–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.