Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data in Hungary

Hungary: Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data was 192.8 Thousand in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
192.8 Thousand
Change on year
down 45.5%
World rank
23rd
of 45 countries
All-time high
481 Thousand
in 2023
All-time low
79.4 Thousand
in 2011
Years of data
18
2009–2026

Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data in Hungary, 2009–2026

1002003004005002009201720262009: 94.2 Thousand2010: 81.8 Thousand2011: 79.4 Thousand2012: 183.4 Thousand2013: 127.5 Thousand2014: 131.9 Thousand2015: 166.7 Thousand2016: 180.1 Thousand2017: 252.3 Thousand2018: 271 Thousand2019: 223.8 Thousand2020: 313.6 Thousand2021: 475.5 Thousand2022: 438.2 Thousand2023: 481 Thousand2024: 411.7 Thousand2025: 353.8 Thousand2026: 192.8 Thousand

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand.

Analysis

The most recent figure for absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data in Hungary is 192.8 Thousand, measured in 2026.

That represents a change of down 45.5% on the previous year and up 7.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data in Hungary peaked at 481 Thousand in 2023 and was at its lowest, 79.4 Thousand, in 2011.

Hungary ranks 23rd of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data in Hungary, year by year

Annual values for Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data in Hungary, 2009 to 2026.
Year Thousand Change
2009 94.2 Thousand —
2010 81.8 Thousand -13.2%
2011 79.4 Thousand -2.9%
2012 183.4 Thousand +131.0%
2013 127.5 Thousand -30.5%
2014 131.9 Thousand +3.5%
2015 166.7 Thousand +26.4%
2016 180.1 Thousand +8.0%
2017 252.3 Thousand +40.1%
2018 271 Thousand +7.4%
2019 223.8 Thousand -17.4%
2020 313.6 Thousand +40.1%
2021 475.5 Thousand +51.6%
2022 438.2 Thousand -7.8%
2023 481 Thousand +9.8%
2024 411.7 Thousand -14.4%
2025 353.8 Thousand -14.1%
2026 192.8 Thousand -45.5%

Hungary compared with similar countries

  • Hungary's 192.8 Thousand is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 232.35 Thousand, 83% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Hungary's 192.8 Thousand is below the median for high income countries, which is 342.1 Thousand, 56% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 94.2 Thousand 94.2 Thousand 94.2 Thousand 1
2010s 169.79 Thousand 79.4 Thousand 271 Thousand 10
2020s 380.94 Thousand 192.8 Thousand 481 Thousand 7

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 20 Finland 342.1 Thousand compare
  2. 21 Ireland 238.7 Thousand compare
  3. 22 Slovakia 226 Thousand compare
  4. 24 Croatia 173.3 Thousand compare
  5. 25 Serbia 134.1 Thousand compare
  6. 26 Slovakia 122.3 Thousand compare

See the full ranking of 48 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data in Hungary?
Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data in Hungary was 192.8 Thousand in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data recorded in Hungary?
The highest recorded value was 481 Thousand in 2023.
What is the lowest absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data recorded in Hungary?
The lowest recorded value was 79.4 Thousand in 2011.
How does Hungary rank for absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data?
Hungary ranks 23rd out of 45 countries with data for 2026.
Is absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data rising or falling in Hungary?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hungary data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data
Unit
Thousand
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
48 places, 829 data points, 2009–2026
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