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Hungary

Surface:
93030 km2
Inhabitants:
9973141
Capital:
Budapest

ECM was active until World War II in Hungary. Now, our launch of a new worship gathering in Budapest marks our return to Hungary after a multi-year absence. We are eager to resume our focus on advancing God’s Kingdom in this beautiful and culturally rich nation.

As with much of Europe, Hungary has a strong Christian legacy, and nearly 9 of 10 Hungarians are associated with the Christian faith. However, this is largely a reflection of cultural traditions and expectations. Evangelical believers amount to less than 3% of the population. Sharing the Gospel in Hungary is challenging precisely because of the cursory familiarity people have with Christianity.

The new group will meet in a vibrant new area in Budapest and be led by a Hungarian couple, Tamás & Virág Győri. Their vision is to reach students and other young professionals who have not connected to traditional Hungarian churches. Because Budapest is the country’s center of influence, our prayer is for impact far beyond the capital region.

We invite you to join us in prayer as we embark on this exciting ministry journey.

Religions

Christian
88%
Non-religious
11%
Muslim
0.16%

Christians

Catholic
60%
Protestantism
24%
Orthodox
1%

Facts

Statistics
• Hungary’s population is nearly 10 million
• Gradually declining and rapidly aging; it is one of the world’s oldest populations (average 42.7 years)
• One-quarter of the population lives in Budapest
• 88% are classified as Christian, but only 2.8% identify as Evangelicals
• 5 million Hungarians live outside Hungary

Prayer
• Forming connections and fostering relationships in areas near the new meeting location
• Ability to connect with young people for the sake of the next generations
• For people to see beyond cultural Christianity to the realities of following Jesus

Economy
Traditionally rich agricultural land. Hungary has negotiated a succesful, albeit difficult, transition from a socialist economy to a market economy. The older generation struggles in some ways to adjust - from a system that cared for their needs to one in which they, mostly, must look after themselves. Hungary enjoys a strong share of foreign investment into Central Europe. Economic difficulties, compounded by the financial crisis of 2008-2009, have required reform and austerity measures.

The statistics are meant to give an impression, not to stigmatise. Statistics taken from "Operation World, 7th edition, 2010", see also www.operationworld.org

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