Financial anxiety in Hungary shifts toward pension and job security

Recent surveys indicate rising financial anxiety among the Hungarian population, shifting from immediate inflation concerns toward long-term economic security. According to a PwC Financial Wellness study, 45 percent of respondents feel at least moderate stress regarding their financial situation, which impacts mental health, physical well-being, and workplace performance.

Data from the Provident Barometer by Ipsos Zrt. shows that concerns regarding future stability are intensifying. While direct anxiety over wage devaluation due to inflation has decreased, 24 percent of respondents now worry that their future pensions will be insufficient to maintain their current standard of living. Additionally, 23 percent fear being unable to find comparable employment in the event of job loss.

These anxieties vary significantly by age group. Concerns regarding pension adequacy are most prevalent among those aged 50 and older, with 34 percent of those over 60 expressing worry. Conversely, younger generations face greater instability regarding employment; approximately 30 percent of individuals in the 18–29 and 30–39 age brackets fear losing their jobs.