2. SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SITUATION in HUNGARY Capital: Budapest
Official language: Hungarian
Area: 93,030 km2
Population: 9,830,485
Currency: Hungarian forint

4. Natural resources 75% of Hungary's landscape consists of flat plain
The most significant natural resource is land
20% of the country's area consists of foothills covered by forests
Lack of energy and raw materials
Hungary's underground water reserve is one of the largest in Europe
The major rivers: the Danube and the Tisza. 
Lake Balaton is a tourist spot and recreation area.

5. Agriculture Agriculture makes up about 13% of the GDP
About half of Hungary’s total land area is agricultural area under cultivation
 The most important crops are wheat, corn, sunflower, potato, sugar beet and a wide variety of fruits (apple, peach, pear, grape, watermelon, plum)
 Hungary has several wine regions producing among others the worldwide famous white dessert wine Tokaji and the red Bull’s Blood
Another traditional world-famous alcoholic drink is the fruit brandy pálinka.
Another symbol of Hungarian agriculture and cuisine is the paprika

6. Industry
The main sectors of Hungarian industry are heavy industry (mining, metallurgy, machine and steel production), energy production, mechanical engineering, chemicals, food industry and automobile production.
The leading industry is machinery and chemical industry (plastic production, pharmaceuticals)
Mining, metallurgy and textile industry seemed to be losing importance in the past two decades. 
Hungary is a favoured destination of foreign investors of automotive industry (General Motors, Suzuki, Mercedes-Benz and Audi factory) in Central Europe

7. Services and Tourism
growing investments into transport and other services
the country’s central position makes it suitable and rewarding to invest
Top tourist destination is Lake Balaton the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe
The most visited region is Budapest, the Hungarian capital
Spa culture is world-famous, with thermal baths and over 50 spa hotels located in many towns

8. Education
Education in Hungary is free and compulsory from the age of 5 to 16.
The state provides free pre-primary schooling for all children, 8 years of general education and 4 years of upper secondary level general or vocational education.
 Higher education system follows the three-cycle structure and the credit system of the bologna process
Emphasis on digital literacy and foreign language studies
All secondary level schools teach foreign languages and at least one language certificate is needed for the acquisition of a diploma

9. Labour market Population: 9 830 500 Employed : 4 342 700
Unemployed :
Young unemployed :
Hungary
Our county
Rate (%)
5,7
5,2
28 400
10,2
33 300
5 600
16,8
*Forrás: KSH II. negyedév – aktivitási adatok a éves korú népességen belül
**Forrás: NFSZ október

10. Labour Market Situation
One fourth of job seekers are under the age 25.
The most unemployed people are at the age of
Half of the job seekers have only primary school education.
30% of job seekers are skilled workers.

11. Problems on labour market
Not enough workplaces
Low salary
High proportion of unemployed people
Permanent unemployment
High proportion of low educated people
Lack of motivation

12. The main causes of being unemployed
Bad structure of educational system
Bad choice of professions – lack of information
Early school leaving
No motivation
Disadvantaged situation

13. How can Job Centres help?
Services
Demand of employers
Employment agencies
Labour market services
Aids
National sources
European Union
Events
Job Fairs

14. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Hungary
Source:
Lecture by Pál Toldik