Hungary Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Hungary's death rate was 14.2 in 2025, ranked 9th globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Hungary's death rate stood at 14.2 in 2025, a rise of +0.8 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 14.2 by 2025. Hungary ranked 9th globally.
Hungary's death rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, with the most recent value standing at 14.20, ranking 9th globally. The country's death rate peaked at 16.20 in 2021, a year marked by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, while the all-time trough of 9.60 was recorded in 1961, during a period of post-war economic growth. In comparison, Ukraine, a peer country, has a slightly higher death rate of 14.33, while Japan, another peer, has a comparable rate of 14.14. Hungary's death rate has been steadily increasing since the early 2000s, reflecting demographic changes and aging population. A decline in the death rate would likely require improvements in healthcare infrastructure, increased investment in public health, and sustained economic growth to support a healthier population.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 14.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 14.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 14.2 | +0.8 | #9 |
| 2023 | 13.4 | −0.8 | #210 |
| 2022 | 14.2 | −2.0 | #208 |
| 2021 | 16.2 | +1.6 | #205 |
| 2020 | 14.6 | +1.2 | #206 |
| 2019 | 13.4 | −0.1 | #208 |
| 2018 | 13.5 | −0.1 | #209 |
| 2017 | 13.6 | +0.6 | #207 |
| 2016 | 13.0 | −0.4 | #204 |
| 2015 | 13.4 | +0.6 | #207 |
| 2014 | 12.8 | +0.0 | #203 |
| 2013 | 12.8 | −0.2 | #202 |
| 2012 | 13.0 | +0.1 | #201 |
| 2011 | 12.9 | −0.1 | #202 |
| 2010 | 13.0 | +0.0 | #201 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Hungary matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Hungary's death rate was 14.2 in 2025. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from the previous year.
Hungary's death rate peaked at 16.2 in 2021.
The lowest death rate in Hungary was 9.6 in 1961.
Hungary ranks 9th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Hungary's death rate is projected to reach 14.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Hungary in 2025 was 14.2. This ranks 9th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_hungary_death-rate,
title = {Hungary Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/hungary/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}