Demographic Situation and Population Policies in Hungary

The Hungarian population development can be examined from two basic perspectives. The first, and the most important, frame for analysis is the theory of demographic transitions. It is well known that the first transition from the agrarian population to the industrial one, and the second transition, which characterises the post-industrial populations, are core processes of the 20th century. Transition from high to low fertility and mortality along with the significant population growth and the ageing process are the most important characteristics of population development.