Key Stats
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Continent: | Europe |
| Capital: | Budapest |
| Population: | 9,632,000 |
| % Urban: | 73.5 % |
| Population Under 15 Yrs: | 14 % |
| Official Language: | Hungarian |
| Languages: | 20 |
| Literacy Rate: | 99 % |
| Life Expectancy: | 74.5 yrs (100/236) |
| HDI Ranking: | 46 / 189 |
| % Christian: | 88 % |
| % Evangelical: | 2.8 % |
| Largest Religion: | Christian |
| % Largest Religion: | 88 % |
| People Groups: | 17 |
| Least Reached People Groups: | 4 |
| % Unevangelized: | 1 % |
Resources
Hungary
The Church’s impact in Hungary is uneven and inadequate. Some parts of the country are much more alive than others. Within the major denominations, including Catholic and Reformed, are vibrant charismatic and renewal movements. Independent and emerging churches are growing, but trust and unity need to be built between these and the traditional churches. In all groups, positive holiness and spiritual maturity are real needs. In Budapest, believers are blessed with many churches, but they often church-hop rather than commit to one congregation. Apathy and worldliness, as in so many lands, are challenges, even for evangelicals. Pray for unity, trust and cooperation to flourish among churches, and for the Holy Spirit to bring revival and renewal to all expressions of God’s family.
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