Pupils in early childhood: % of corresponding age population in Hungary

Hungary: Pupils in early childhood: % of corresponding age population was 4.9 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.9
Change on year
up 6.5%
World rank
28th
of 47 countries
All-time high
4.9
in 2024
All-time low
0.6
in 2015
Years of data
10
2015–2024

Pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level in Hungary, 2015–2024

123452015201920242015: 0.62016: 0.72017: 0.92018: 0.92019: 12020: 1.12021: 12022: 0.92023: 4.62024: 4.9

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2024, pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level in Hungary stood at 4.9. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.

That represents a change of up 6.5% on the previous year and up 716.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level in Hungary peaked at 4.9 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.6, in 2015.

That places Hungary 28th out of 47 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Pupils in early childhood: % of corresponding age population in Hungary, year by year

Annual values for Pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level and age - % of corresponding age population in Hungary, 2015 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2015 0.6 —
2016 0.7 +16.7%
2017 0.9 +28.6%
2018 0.9 +0.0%
2019 1 +11.1%
2020 1.1 +10.0%
2021 1 -9.1%
2022 0.9 -10.0%
2023 4.6 +411.1%
2024 4.9 +6.5%

Hungary compared with similar countries

  • Hungary's 4.9 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.95, 45% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Hungary's 4.9 is below the median for high income countries, which is 8.85, 55% of the median. (32 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 0.82 0.6 1 5
2020s 2.5 0.9 4.9 5

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 26 Estonia 8.8 compare
  2. 27 Estonia 7.8 compare
  3. 29 Greece 3.9 compare
  4. 30 Romania 2.2 compare
  5. 31 United Kingdom 0.7
  6. 31 United Kingdom 0.7

See the full ranking of 49 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level in Hungary?
Pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level in Hungary was 4.9 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level recorded in Hungary?
The highest recorded value was 4.9 in 2024.
What is the lowest pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level recorded in Hungary?
The lowest recorded value was 0.6 in 2015.
How does Hungary rank for pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level?
Hungary ranks 28th out of 47 countries with data for 2024.
Is pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level rising or falling in Hungary?
Over the last ten years it is up 716.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hungary data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level and age - % of corresponding age population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level and age - % of corresponding age population
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
49 places, 548 data points, 2013–2025
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