Hungary Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Hungary's birth rate was 8.9 in 2025, ranked 169th globally. This represents a 1.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Hungary's birth rate stood at 8.9 in 2025, a decline of +0.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.9 by 2025. Hungary ranked 169th globally.
Hungary's birth rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, with the all-time peak occurring in 1975 at 18.40 and the trough in 2011 at 8.80. Since then, the birth rate has shown a moderate increase, albeit still lagging behind many of its European counterparts. In 2025, Hungary's birth rate stands at 8.94, ranking it 169th globally. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Hungary's birth rate remains lower than that of Norway, which reached 9.04 in 2025, and Sweden, which recorded 8.86. The recent increase in Hungary's birth rate suggests a tentative shift towards a more stable trend, but a sustained reversal in population decline is unlikely without significant policy interventions. A notable upward shift in the birth rate could be triggered by policies addressing aging population concerns, such as generous parental leave provisions or other family-friendly incentives, which might help alter the trajectory of Hungary's population dynamics.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 8.8 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.9 | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.9 | −0.2 | #169 |
| 2023 | 9.1 | −0.2 | #44 |
| 2022 | 9.3 | −0.5 | #43 |
| 2021 | 9.8 | +0.1 | #45 |
| 2020 | 9.7 | +0.1 | #40 |
| 2019 | 9.6 | +0.0 | #32 |
| 2018 | 9.6 | −0.1 | #29 |
| 2017 | 9.7 | −0.1 | #26 |
| 2016 | 9.8 | +0.4 | #23 |
| 2015 | 9.4 | −0.1 | #18 |
| 2014 | 9.5 | +0.4 | #15 |
| 2013 | 9.1 | +0.0 | #11 |
| 2012 | 9.1 | +0.3 | #8 |
| 2011 | 8.8 | −0.2 | #3 |
| 2010 | 9.0 | −0.6 | #3 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Hungary matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Hungary's birth rate was 8.9 in 2025. Ranked 169th globally. This represents a 1.8% decrease from the previous year.
Hungary's birth rate peaked at 18.4 in 1975.
The lowest birth rate in Hungary was 8.8 in 2011.
Hungary ranks 169th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Hungary's birth rate is projected to reach 8.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Hungary in 2025 was 8.9. This ranks 169th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_hungary_birth-rate,
title = {Hungary Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/hungary/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}