Hungary vs Ireland: First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship
Hungary
81,834
in 2025
Ireland
72,978
in 2025
Hungary rank
9th
Ireland rank
11th
First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship over time
- Hungary
- Ireland
How they compare
Hungary currently reports 81,834 against 72,978 in Ireland, a difference of 8,856.
That makes Hungary's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Hungary ahead.
Hungary ranks 9th and Ireland ranks 11th of 32 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Hungary averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25,888 | 27,218 | 1,330 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 27,443 | 37,996 | 10,553 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 71,426 | 65,445 | 5,982 | Hungary |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship, Hungary or Ireland?
- Hungary, at 81,834 against 72,978 in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship between Hungary and Ireland?
- 8,856, with Hungary ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Ireland?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Hungary and Ireland rank globally for first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship?
- Hungary ranks 9th and Ireland ranks 11th of 32 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.