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HungaryHungary Unemployment (% of Labor Force) climbed to 4.52 Percent in December 2025
World BankYearlyReleased December 2025
Hungary Unemployment (% of Labor Force) climbed to 4.52 Percent in December 2025, up 0.02 Percent from November's 4.5 Percent reading.
Latest Release
4.521000
Actual
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Consensus
4.500000
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THE RELEASE
Unemployment (% of Labor Force) (Hungary) was reported at 4.52 Percent in December 2025. The reading rose from the previous value of 4.50 Percent. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. In December readings over the past 3 years, Unemployment (% of Labor Force) has averaged 4.37 Percent.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2025.
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Unemployment (% of Labor Force) - HU
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About Unemployment (% of Labor Force) — Hungary
DEFINITION
Hungary's Unemployment (% of Labor Force) rose slightly to 4.521% in December 2025 from 4.5% in November 2025, marking a modest increase. The labor market remains tight despite this uptick, with unemployment still near historically low levels. Market participants will watch upcoming economic data for further signals on Hungary's employment trends. Updated 5/1/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. Surprises against consensus typically move rates and currencies on release. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print. Current dynamics are the primary headwind in the projection.
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Economic Calendar - HU Events
| Friday, September 4, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 | HU | Retail Sales YoY | 4.9 | 3 | 3.5 | 4.20 | Low |
| Monday, September 7, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:30 | HU | Industrial Production YoY | 10.1 | 2.3 | 2.30 | Low | |
| Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:30 | HU | Inflation Rate MoM | -0.1 | 0.1 | -0.10 | Low | |
| 06:30 | HU | Core Inflation Rate YoY | 1.9 | 2 | 1.85 | Low | |
| 06:30 | HU | Inflation Rate YoY | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.05 | Low | |
| 09:00 | HU | Budget Balance | 524.3 | 320 | 312.25 | Low | |