Net migration in Hungary
Hungary: Net migration was -16,331 in 2025. β Volatile
Latest (2025)
-16,331
Change on year
down 200.7%
World rank
56th
of 74 countries
All-time high
49,213
in 2023
All-time low
-17,795
in 1980
Years of data
66
1960β2025
Net migration in Hungary, 1960β2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Hungary recorded -16,331 for net migration in 2025.
The figure is down 200.7% on the previous year and down 217.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Hungary peaked at 49,213 in 2023 and was at its lowest, -17,795, in 1980.
Hungary ranks 56th of 74 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -791.8 | -1,738 | -324 | 10 |
| 1970s | 155.9 | -1,512 | 3,629 | 10 |
| 1980s | -16,490 | -17,795 | -15,890 | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,091 | 12,819 | 16,991 | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,110 | 2,822 | 19,890 | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,761 | 68 | 34,339 | 10 |
| 2020s | 20,082 | -16,331 | 49,213 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 53 Estonia -13,350 compare
- 54 Tunisia -14,523 compare
- 55 Yemen -16,291 compare
- 57 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) -18,380 compare
- 58 Tajikistan -21,606 compare
- 59 Palestinian Authority or West Bank and Gaza Strip -23,156 compare
More population data for Hungary
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.215 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 324,096 (2100)
- Population density 81.75 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.215 (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)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,817 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates -0.3351 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.41 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 72,359 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Hungary?
- Net migration in Hungary was -16,331 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 49,213 in 2023.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was -17,795 in 1980.
- How does Hungary rank for net migration?
- Hungary ranks 56th out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 217.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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