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

Hungary: Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data was 252.7 Thousand in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
252.7 Thousand
Change on year
down 28.6%
World rank
19th
of 36 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: 252.7 Thousand

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand.

Analysis

The most recent figure for absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data in Hungary is 252.7 Thousand, measured in 2026.

That represents a change of down 28.6% on the previous year and up 40.3% 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 19th of 36 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.

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 389.5 Thousand 252.7 Thousand 481 Thousand 7

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 16 Portugal 454 Thousand compare
  2. 17 Finland 315.6 Thousand compare
  3. 18 Ireland 265.4 Thousand compare
  4. 20 Slovakia 226 Thousand compare
  5. 21 Serbia 188.3 Thousand compare
  6. 22 Croatia 173.3 Thousand compare

See the full ranking of 39 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 252.7 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 19th out of 36 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 40.3%. 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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About this data

Indicator
Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data
Unit
Thousand
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
39 places, 672 data points, 2009–2026
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