Hungary vs Ireland: First residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence
Hungary
6.4%
in 2025
Ireland
6.3%
in 2025
Hungary rank
35th
Ireland rank
36th
First residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence over time
- Hungary
- Ireland
How they compare
Hungary currently reports 6.4% against 6.3% in Ireland, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Hungary ahead.
Hungary ranks 35th and Ireland ranks 36th of 39 countries.
Hungary has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.3% | 11.0% | 6.3% | Hungary |
| 2010s | 20.6% | 7.4% | 13.2% | Hungary |
| 2020s | 7.7% | 5.8% | 1.9% | Hungary |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher first residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence, Hungary or Ireland?
- Hungary, at 6.4% against 6.3% in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in first residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence between Hungary and Ireland?
- 0.1%, 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 residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence?
- Hungary ranks 35th and Ireland ranks 36th of 39 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as First residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence permits. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.