International Migrant Population Statistics in Hungary (2026)
7.1% of the population in Hungary were international migrants in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 6% in 2020 to 7.1% in 2024 (+1.1 percentage points). Hungary ranks #42 of 57 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #97 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 7.1% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Hungary as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- +1.1 pp (2024)
- Up from 6% in 2020 to 7.1% in 2024 (+1.1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 3.3% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 3.3% in 1990 to 7.1% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 7.1% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Hungary.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #42 of 57 (2024)
- Hungary ranks 42 of 57 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #97 of 216 (2024)
- Hungary ranks 97 of 216 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 16.8% (2024)
- Hungary (7.1%) is below the average of 16.8% across the 57 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $5.5 billion (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Hungary (2024)
- 93.8% (2024)
- 93.8% of the population in Hungary used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 9.6 million (2024)
- Hungary had a population of 9.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.1% | +1.1 pp |
| 2020 | 6% | +1.2 pp |
| 2015 | 4.8% | +0.4 pp |
| 2010 | 4.4% | +0.8 pp |
| 2005 | 3.6% | +0.7 pp |
| 2000 | 2.9% | −0.2 pp |
| 1995 | 3.1% | −0.2 pp |
| 1990 | 3.3% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Hungary were international migrants?
7.1% of the population in Hungary were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has international migrant population in Hungary changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 3.3% in 1990 to 7.1% in 2024.
How does Hungary compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Hungary ranks 42 of 57 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 7.1% versus a regional average of 16.8% (latest values per country).
Where does Hungary rank globally on international migrant population?
Hungary ranks 97 of 216 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
How recent is the international migrant population data for Hungary?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Hungary.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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