Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Hungary
Hungary: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 2,055 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2,055
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
93rd
of 205 countries
All-time high
5,767
in 1990
All-time low
50
in 1976
Years of data
59
1965–2025
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Hungary, 1965–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 2,055 for refugee population by country or territory of origin in 2025.
That represents a change of up 3.6% on the previous year and up 42.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Hungary peaked at 5,767 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 50, in 1976.
Hungary ranks 93rd of 205 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 3,270 | — |
| 1966 | 3,270 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 3,270 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 3,270 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 3,360 | +2.8% |
| 1970 | 3,490 | +3.9% |
| 1971 | 220 | -93.7% |
| 1972 | 210 | -4.5% |
| 1973 | 170 | -19.0% |
| 1974 | 150 | -11.8% |
| 1975 | 140 | -6.7% |
| 1976 | 50 | -64.3% |
| 1978 | 120 | +140.0% |
| 1980 | 763 | +535.8% |
| 1981 | 744 | -2.5% |
| 1982 | 728 | -2.2% |
| 1983 | 607 | -16.6% |
| 1984 | 430 | -29.2% |
| 1985 | 435 | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 381 | -12.4% |
| 1987 | 329 | -13.6% |
| 1988 | 3,887 | +1081.5% |
| 1989 | 4,359 | +12.1% |
| 1990 | 5,767 | +32.3% |
| 1991 | 4,734 | -17.9% |
| 1992 | 3,994 | -15.6% |
| 1993 | 5,014 | +25.5% |
| 1994 | 4,468 | -10.9% |
| 1995 | 2,349 | -47.4% |
| 1996 | 3,082 | +31.2% |
| 1997 | 2,670 | -13.4% |
| 1998 | 1,243 | -53.4% |
| 1999 | 797 | -35.9% |
| 2000 | 512 | -35.8% |
| 2001 | 949 | +85.4% |
| 2002 | 3,515 | +270.4% |
| 2003 | 3,394 | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 2,747 | -19.1% |
| 2005 | 3,516 | +28.0% |
| 2006 | 3,117 | -11.3% |
| 2007 | 3,384 | +8.6% |
| 2008 | 1,612 | -52.4% |
| 2009 | 1,535 | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 1,435 | -6.5% |
| 2011 | 1,234 | -14.0% |
| 2012 | 1,085 | -12.1% |
| 2013 | 1,218 | +12.3% |
| 2014 | 1,264 | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 1,447 | +14.5% |
| 2016 | 2,909 | +101.0% |
| 2017 | 3,336 | +14.7% |
| 2018 | 3,927 | +17.7% |
| 2019 | 4,007 | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 4,617 | +15.2% |
| 2021 | 4,653 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 1,953 | -58.0% |
| 2023 | 2,147 | +9.9% |
| 2024 | 1,984 | -7.6% |
| 2025 | 2,055 | +3.6% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 2,055 is above the median for high income countries, which is 111, 18.5× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 2,055 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 422, 4.9× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | +1081.5% | 329 | 3,887 |
| 1980 | +535.8% | 120 | 763 |
| 2002 | +270.4% | 949 | 3,515 |
| 1978 | +140.0% | 50 | 120 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,288 | 3,270 | 3,360 | 5 |
| 1970s | 568.75 | 50 | 3,490 | 8 |
| 1980s | 1,266 | 329 | 4,359 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,412 | 797 | 5,767 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,428 | 512 | 3,516 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,186 | 1,085 | 4,007 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,902 | 1,953 | 4,653 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 90 Saudi Arabia 2,368 compare
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- 94 North Macedonia 1,886 compare
- 95 Turkmenistan 1,864 compare
- 96 Guinea-Bissau 1,800 compare
More population data for Hungary
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2145 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3612 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,817 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.335 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3021 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.215 (2100)
- Population density 81.75 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 324,096 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Hungary?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Hungary was 2,055 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 5,767 in 1990.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 50 in 1976.
- How does Hungary rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Hungary ranks 93rd out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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