Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in Hungary

Hungary: Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) was 17.53 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
17.53 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 83.4%
World rank
27th
of 236 countries
All-time high
722.27 % change on previous year
in 2012
All-time low
-590.36 % change on previous year
in 1980
Years of data
69
1951–2023

Net migration, annual growth rate in Hungary, 1951–2023

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

Analysis

Hungary recorded 17.53 % change on previous year for net migration, annual growth rate in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 83.4% on the previous year and up 127.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in Hungary peaked at 722.27 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -590.36 % change on previous year, in 1980.

Hungary ranks 27th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in Hungary, year by year

Annual values for Net migration, annual growth rate in Hungary, 1951 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1951 -276.75 % change on previous year —
1952 213.2 % change on previous year -177.0%
1953 89.57 % change on previous year -58.0%
1954 13.71 % change on previous year -84.7%
1955 -42.9 % change on previous year -412.9%
1957 71.17 % change on previous year -265.9%
1958 106.33 % change on previous year +49.4%
1959 1.32 % change on previous year -98.8%
1960 -141.3 % change on previous year -10790.1%
1961 -6.23 % change on previous year -95.6%
1962 -47.66 % change on previous year +665.4%
1963 52.7 % change on previous year -210.6%
1964 10.1 % change on previous year -80.8%
1965 27.33 % change on previous year +170.7%
1966 -35.2 % change on previous year -228.8%
1967 42.98 % change on previous year -222.1%
1968 21.74 % change on previous year -49.4%
1969 -2.78 % change on previous year -112.8%
1970 71.17 % change on previous year -2662.2%
1971 84.38 % change on previous year +18.6%
1972 46.67 % change on previous year -44.7%
1974 108.73 % change on previous year +133.0%
1975 -353.79 % change on previous year -425.4%
1976 -40.9 % change on previous year -88.4%
1977 88.56 % change on previous year -316.6%
1978 637.04 % change on previous year +619.3%
1980 -590.36 % change on previous year -192.7%
1981 5.2 % change on previous year -100.9%
1982 2 % change on previous year -61.5%
1983 2.93 % change on previous year +46.1%
1984 -1.05 % change on previous year -136.0%
1985 2.01 % change on previous year -290.9%
1986 -2.83 % change on previous year -240.6%
1987 1 % change on previous year -135.5%
1988 0.7604 % change on previous year -24.2%
1989 -5.85 % change on previous year -869.3%
1990 200 % change on previous year -3519.0%
1991 -0.6945 % change on previous year -100.3%
1992 -3.76 % change on previous year +441.9%
1993 -4.3 % change on previous year +14.2%
1994 -2.45 % change on previous year -43.0%
1995 -1.53 % change on previous year -37.6%
1996 -2.16 % change on previous year +41.0%
1997 -2.87 % change on previous year +33.0%
1998 -4.36 % change on previous year +51.9%
1999 -5.52 % change on previous year +26.7%
2000 4.64 % change on previous year -184.1%
2001 -22.57 % change on previous year -586.3%
2002 -72.83 % change on previous year +222.6%
2003 391.81 % change on previous year -638.0%
2004 19.87 % change on previous year -94.9%
2005 1.73 % change on previous year -91.3%
2006 17.52 % change on previous year +912.0%
2007 -31.14 % change on previous year -277.7%
2008 18.03 % change on previous year -157.9%
2009 6.9 % change on previous year -61.7%
2010 -38.71 % change on previous year -661.2%
2011 -82.45 % change on previous year +113.0%
2012 722.27 % change on previous year -976.0%
2013 -63.14 % change on previous year -108.7%
2014 105.52 % change on previous year -267.1%
2015 19.64 % change on previous year -81.4%
2016 -99.51 % change on previous year -606.6%
2018 69.26 % change on previous year -169.6%
2019 0.4358 % change on previous year -99.4%
2020 -73.36 % change on previous year -16934.0%
2021 122.72 % change on previous year -267.3%
2022 105.53 % change on previous year -14.0%
2023 17.53 % change on previous year -83.4%

Hungary compared with similar countries

  • Hungary's 17.53 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -6.35 % change on previous year. (85 countries reporting)
  • Hungary's 17.53 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -37.79 % change on previous year. (56 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in Hungary changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2020 -16934.0% 0.4358 % change on previous year -73.36 % change on previous year
1960 -10790.1% 1.32 % change on previous year -141.3 % change on previous year
1990 +3519.0% -5.85 % change on previous year 200 % change on previous year
1970 +2662.2% -2.78 % change on previous year 71.17 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 21.96 % change on previous year -276.75 % change on previous year 213.2 % change on previous year 8
1960s -7.83 % change on previous year -141.3 % change on previous year 52.7 % change on previous year 10
1970s 80.23 % change on previous year -353.79 % change on previous year 637.04 % change on previous year 8
1980s -58.62 % change on previous year -590.36 % change on previous year 5.2 % change on previous year 10
1990s 17.24 % change on previous year -5.52 % change on previous year 200 % change on previous year 10
2000s 33.4 % change on previous year -72.83 % change on previous year 391.81 % change on previous year 10
2010s 70.37 % change on previous year -99.51 % change on previous year 722.27 % change on previous year 9
2020s 43.11 % change on previous year -73.36 % change on previous year 122.72 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 24 Montserrat 20 % change on previous year compare
  2. 25 Venezuela 19.99 % change on previous year compare
  3. 26 Puerto Rico 18.73 % change on previous year compare
  4. 28 Central African Republic 15.77 % change on previous year compare
  5. 29 Wallis and Futuna 15.08 % change on previous year compare
  6. 30 Lesotho 14.2 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 236 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration, annual growth rate in Hungary?
Net migration, annual growth rate in Hungary was 17.53 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Hungary?
The highest recorded value was 722.27 % change on previous year in 2012.
What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Hungary?
The lowest recorded value was -590.36 % change on previous year in 1980.
How does Hungary rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
Hungary ranks 27th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in Hungary?
Over the last ten years it is up 127.8%. 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 Net migration, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net migration, 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, 16,370 data points, 1951–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.