International migrant stock (% of population) in Hungary
Hungary: International migrant stock (% of population) was 7.1% in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrant stock in Hungary, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Measured in % of population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrant stock in Hungary is 7.1%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 47.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock in Hungary peaked at 7.1% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.9%, in 2000.
That places Hungary 97th out of 216 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrant stock (% of population) in Hungary, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.3% | — |
| 1995 | 3.1% | -6.1% |
| 2000 | 2.9% | -6.5% |
| 2005 | 3.6% | +24.1% |
| 2010 | 4.4% | +22.2% |
| 2015 | 4.8% | +9.1% |
| 2020 | 6.0% | +25.0% |
| 2024 | 7.1% | +18.3% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 7.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 19.8%, 36% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 7.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.6%, 56% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.2% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 2 |
| 2000s | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.6% | 4.4% | 4.8% | 2 |
| 2020s | 6.5% | 6.0% | 7.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
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- 99 Puerto Rico 6.9% compare
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More financial sector data for Hungary
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 43.35 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 31.66 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 43.35 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock in Hungary?
- International migrant stock in Hungary was 7.1% in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 7.1% in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.9% in 2000.
- How does Hungary rank for international migrant stock?
- Hungary ranks 97th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.