Is Hungary in poverty?
The latest official statistics that can be found regarding poverty in Hungary are from 2015 by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH). According to their definition of the poverty line, 35 percent of the Hungarian population were living below the poverty line in 2015.
Is Hungary a first world country?
The First World was basically the United States and her allies. However, the part of Europe that could be considered First World has shifted east with the Baltic states, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary now shifting from Second world to First world countries.
Why is Hungary the poorest country in Europe?
Hungary is not the poorest country in Europe. In fact, virtually every country south of, or east of Hungary is likely to be poorer than Hungary within Europe on a per capita, living standard, and quality of life basis (discounting the Baltic states). Hungary’s Western European counterparts cast a big economic shadow.
Do Hungarians never have enough money?
It seems that Hungarians never have enough money despite of being hard workers-according to OECD’s reports, where Hungary is 8 th on the international list regarding working hours (1880 working hours per workers), and only countries like Mexico, Korea, and Russia precede Hungary.
Is Hungary worth visiting?
Hungary has always been one of those countries that fascinated me. I regretted not having devoted any time to explore it during stint exploring Europe by Car. This time around I dedicated two months live in Budapest and travel within to explore parts of the country.
Why is it difficult to find affordable housing in Hungary?
As housing prices have increased, especially outside of cities, it has become increasingly difficult for families to find affordable housing. Fewer people live in poverty in Hungary than the EU average. While the average number of people living below the poverty line in the EU is 17 percent, this number in Hungary is 14.6 percent.