Over the time period observed, the number of immigrants to Hungary exceeded the number of those leaving the country. The net migration ranged between *******persons in 2019 and ******individuals in 2020. As of 2023, emigration from Hungary was measured at over 71*****people, with more than *******individuals immigrating to the country. Illegal immigration to Hungary Hungary’s strict asylum policy, which detained large numbers of first-time asylum seekers arriving from conflict zones, gave way to the increasing number of illegal immigrants in 2015. In the same year, almost ****** third-country nationals were found to be illegally present in Hungary. This represented an increase of almost *** percent compared to 2014. When it comes to Hungarians’ opinion on the topic, as of March 2020, over two-thirds of the population found illegal immigration a concerning issue. Emigration from Hungary Average salaries, the cost of living, and the lack of job opportunities led to thousands of Hungarians leaving the country each year. Their primary destinations were other member states of the European Union. Specifically, in 2023, almost ********Hungarians resided in Germany, another ******* in Austria, and *******in the Netherlands.

In 2024, the highest number of immigrants arrived from Asian countries other than Israel, Japan, China, Mongolia, Syria, or Vietnam to Hungary, their numbers totaling over ******. In the same year, over ***** people immigrated from Vietnam.

Romania Number of Immigrants: by Country of Origin: Hungary data was reported at 233.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 228.000 Person for 2016. Romania Number of Immigrants: by Country of Origin: Hungary data is updated yearly, averaging 200.000 Person from Dec 1994 (Median) to 2017, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 434.000 Person in 1998 and a record low of 56.000 Person in 2003. Romania Number of Immigrants: by Country of Origin: Hungary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Romania – Table RO.G004: Number of Immigrants and Emigrants.

Historical dataset showing Hungary immigration statistics by year from 1960 to 2015.

Hungary HU: Net Migration data was reported at 29,999.000 Person in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 29,999.000 Person for 2012. Hungary HU: Net Migration data is updated yearly, averaging 23,432.500 Person from Dec 1962 (Median) to 2017, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 99,980.000 Person in 1992 and a record low of -115,800.000 Person in 1982. Hungary HU: Net Migration data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hungary – Table HU.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the total number of immigrants less the annual number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens. Data are five-year estimates.; ; United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Sum;

Historical dataset showing Hungary net migration by year from 1960 to 2024.

In 2020, over ** percent of Hungarians who were familiar with the statement that actually Hungary was defending the European Union from immigrants believed it was true. On the other hand, ********* of respondents did not believe this statement.

Over the observed years, the population of Hungary gradually decreased. On January 1, 2025, the country's population amounted to 9.54 million people, compared to over 10.4 million recorded in 1989. What are the drivers of population decline?  Emigration is just one of the causes behind Hungary’s decreasing population. Over the past decade, the number of deaths exceeded the number of live births in the country each year, which contributed to the country’s aging population. The Hungarian government has introduced various financial incentives to fight this phenomenon and increase fertility rates in the country; however, it remains to be seen whether these measures will bring the desired results. From which countries are people immigrating to Hungary?  Net migration in Hungary has presented positive values over the past years, meaning that the number of immigrants exceeded the number of people leaving the country. In 2023, the highest number of foreigners arrived from Asian countries their number measuring at nearly 22,000. Vietnamese constituted the second-largest group, with approximately 9,700 people moving to Hungary during the same year.

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Norway Emigration: Europe: Hungary data was reported at 159.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 149.000 Person for 2016. Norway Emigration: Europe: Hungary data is updated yearly, averaging 26.000 Person from Dec 1967 (Median) to 2017, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 159.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 1.000 Person in 1983. Norway Emigration: Europe: Hungary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Norway. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Norway – Table NO.G007: Emigration: by Country.

Hungary HU: Net Migration: per 1 000 Inhabitants data was reported at 19.870 Person in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.040 Person for 2020. Hungary HU: Net Migration: per 1 000 Inhabitants data is updated yearly, averaging 16.425 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2021, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33.560 Person in 2019 and a record low of -0.980 Person in 2016. Hungary HU: Net Migration: per 1 000 Inhabitants data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hungary – Table HU.OECD.GGI: Social: Demography: OECD Member: Annual.

This scatter chart displays population (people) against net migration (people) in Hungary. The data is about countries per year.

Over the observed years, the number of people permanently changing their place of residence within Hungary peaked in 2021 at over ********individuals. In comparison, the lowest number was recorded in 2013 at approximately ********people. In 2024, there were ******* people internally migrating.

Norway Immigration: Europe: Hungary data was reported at 270.000 Person in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 291.000 Person for 2016. Norway Immigration: Europe: Hungary data is updated yearly, averaging 47.000 Person from Dec 1967 (Median) to 2017, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 546.000 Person in 2013 and a record low of 17.000 Person in 1979. Norway Immigration: Europe: Hungary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Norway. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Norway – Table NO.G006: Immigration: by Country.

Netherlands Number of Immigrants: Hungary data was reported at 2,916.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,687.000 Person for 2016. Netherlands Number of Immigrants: Hungary data is updated yearly, averaging 594.000 Person from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2017, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,955.000 Person in 2012 and a record low of 236.000 Person in 1995. Netherlands Number of Immigrants: Hungary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Netherlands. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Netherlands – Table NL.G005: Number of Immigrants: by Country.

This horizontal bar chart displays net migration (people) by country full name using the aggregation sum in Hungary. The data is about countries per year.

Until 2015, Budapest seemed to be the most desirable place to live in Hungary. From 2016, more and more people chose to leave the capital and move to the villages. However, in 2019, the population of towns decreased by 1.4 thousand inhabitants.

This scatter chart displays median age (year) against net migration (people) in Hungary. The data is about countries per year.

This scatter chart displays net migration (people) against unemployment (% of total labor force) in Hungary. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

This scatter chart displays hospital beds (per 1,000 people) against net migration (people) in Hungary. The data is about countries per year.