Hungary Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Hungary's dependency ratio was 55.37 in 2025, ranked 105th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Hungary's dependency ratio stood at 55.37 in 2025, a rise of +0.59 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 55.37 by 2025. Hungary ranked 105th globally.
Hungary's dependency ratio has exhibited a gradual increase over the past six and a half decades, with the latest figure standing at 55.37, ranking the country at number 105 globally. This value is remarkably close to the all-time peak of 55.37 in 2025, indicating a stable trend in the country's age structure. In comparison to its peers, Hungary's dependency ratio is slightly lower than Australia's 55.63, but higher than the Netherlands' 55.33. The lowest point in Hungary's dependency ratio was recorded in 2007, at 44.96, a considerable decrease from the 1960 starting value of 52.33. The country's population has been aging, with a corresponding increase in the ratio of dependents to working-age individuals. A decline in fertility rates and an aging population are likely to continue contributing to Hungary's dependency ratio in the coming years, unless significant changes occur in the country's demographic dynamics or migration patterns.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 56.24 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 55.81 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 55.37 | - | - |
| 2025 | 55.37 | +0.59 | #105 |
| 2024 | 54.79 | +0.22 | #110 |
| 2023 | 54.57 | +0.35 | #109 |
| 2022 | 54.22 | +0.45 | #104 |
| 2021 | 53.78 | +0.76 | #97 |
| 2020 | 53.02 | +1.15 | #93 |
| 2019 | 51.87 | +1.09 | #84 |
| 2018 | 50.77 | +0.81 | #78 |
| 2017 | 49.96 | +0.82 | #74 |
| 2016 | 49.14 | +0.89 | #71 |
| 2015 | 48.25 | +0.87 | #64 |
| 2014 | 47.38 | +0.83 | #63 |
| 2013 | 46.55 | +0.63 | #57 |
| 2012 | 45.92 | +0.43 | #55 |
| 2011 | 45.49 | +0.14 | #52 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Hungary matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Hungary's dependency ratio was 55.37 in 2025. Ranked 105th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year.
Hungary's dependency ratio peaked at 55.37 in 2025.
The lowest dependency ratio in Hungary was 44.96 in 2007.
Hungary ranks 105th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Hungary's dependency ratio is projected to reach 55.37 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Hungary in 2025 was 55.37. This ranks 105th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_hungary_dependency-ratio,
title = {Hungary Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/hungary/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}