Hungary's Aging Workforce: Over-50s Now One-Third of Population as Labor Shortages Bite

Hungary reports that 3.1 million citizens aged 50-74 now constitute one-third of the population, while the working-age population declines by ~50,000 annually. This demographic shift intensifies labor shortages, making older workers' participation increasingly critical to economic output. The trend is structural and likely to persist, with policy implications for labor market and fiscal sustainability.

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