Net migration in Hungary
Hungary: Net migration was -16,331 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Hungary, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
Hungary recorded -16,331 for net migration in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it 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 168th of 215 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
More financial sector data for Hungary
- Official exchange rate 353.14 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 3.5 (2025)
- Net domestic credit 47.75 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 32.1% (2024)
- Broad money 60.0% (2024)
- Net foreign assets 16.55 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 32.4% (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector 32.4% (2024)
- Claims on central government, etc. 17.1% (2024)
- Claims on central government 4.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Hungary?
- Net migration in Hungary was -16,331 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- 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 168th out of 215 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 World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.