MigrantoHungarian Diaspora
538.8K Hungarians live abroad — the #102 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 63% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Germany | 212221 |
| Austria | 96849 |
| Switzerland | 29553 |
| Canada | 28068 |
| Netherlands | 22720 |
| Slovakia | 17710 |
| Sweden | 16739 |
| Australia | 16317 |
| Israel | 13993 |
| Italy | 12815 |
| Romania | 9504 |
| Ireland | 8628 |
| Belgium | 8518 |
| Denmark | 6940 |
| Russia | 6932 |
| Norway | 4788 |
| Serbia | 4677 |
| Czech Republic | 3095 |
| Finland | 2797 |
| Luxembourg | 2100 |
| Greece | 1871 |
| Poland | 1818 |
| Brazil | 1563 |
| Croatia | 935 |
| Venezuela | 922 |
| Iceland | 763 |
| Malta | 749 |
| Bulgaria | 538 |
| Slovenia | 529 |
| South Africa | 525 |
| Portugal | 511 |
| Libya | 381 |
| Mexico | 374 |
| Cyprus | 363 |
| Chile | 335 |
| Belarus | 331 |
| Estonia | 251 |
| Latvia | 169 |
| Lithuania | 147 |
| Bosnia | 140 |
| Costa Rica | 107 |
| Panama | 105 |
| Liechtenstein | 86 |
| North Macedonia | 80 |
| Moldova | 60 |
| Georgia | 49 |
| Montenegro | 46 |
| Bolivia | 32 |
| Dominican Republic | 23 |
| Mongolia | 11 |
| Argentina | 10 |
| Cuba | 6 |
By destination region
Europe is the leading destination region at 88%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Hungary.
Germany is the primary destination for emigrants
Germany attracts 39% of all emigrants from Hungary, while the second-largest destination receives just 18%.
Netherlands is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to the Netherlands has increased by 67% since 2015, rising from 13.6K to 22.7K in 9 years.
Top emigration destinations have shifted significantly since 1990
5 new countries have entered the top 20 destinations: Ireland, Denmark, Norway — Ireland rose from outside the top 20 to rank #12.
The share of emigrants going to Europe has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Europe has shifted from 67% to 88.3% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 355019 |
| 1995 | 363574 |
| 2000 | 359746 |
| 2005 | 357651 |
| 2010 | 378410 |
| 2015 | 469269 |
| 2020 | 508918 |
| 2024 | 538794 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Germany | Austria | Switzerland | Canada | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 121600 | 17785 | 13727 | 57673 | 3427 |
| 1995 | 133024 | 23191 | 14000 | 54544 | 4393 |
| 2000 | 131370 | 29905 | 14351 | 49545 | 5243 |
| 2005 | 128807 | 32882 | 15378 | 46246 | 5739 |
| 2010 | 136334 | 38876 | 15816 | 41654 | 8979 |
| 2015 | 185593 | 64745 | 22305 | 39215 | 13640 |
| 2020 | 206199 | 82988 | 27016 | 32246 | 17686 |
| 2024 | 212221 | 96849 | 29553 | 28068 | 22720 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Hungary as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Hungary
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Hungarians move to?
Most Hungarians have moved to Germany, Austria and Switzerland — these three countries account for about 63% of all Hungarians living abroad.
How many Hungarians live abroad?
Around 538.8K Hungarians live abroad, making it the #102-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Hungary lives abroad?
About 6% of the population of Hungary lives abroad — that's 538.8K out of a total population of 9.6M.
How has emigration from Hungary changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Hungary has grown from 469.3K to 538.8K people, a growth of about 15%.
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