Here, we take an in-depth look at the latest monitoring information for Hungary.
According to the Digital Decade 2025: Country reports, Hungary’s digital landscape is characterised by superior infrastructure and advanced e-Health solutions, though persistent challenges in human capital and business digital intensity. While 58.9% of the population possesses basic digital skills, a notable gap of nearly 11% exists between urban and rural residents, alongside a shortage of ICT specialists and a declining share of women in the sector. According to the State of the Digital Decade Eurobarometer 2025, public sentiment reflects an urgent demand for security, with over 90% of citizens prioritising protecting children online and mitigating disinformation. The government has outlined an ambitious National Digitalisation Strategy 2022-2030 and participates in high-tech European initiatives to foster further digitalisation.
Read the full Policy monitor country profile for detailed information on key national policy frameworks in Hungary.
Read the full 2026 edition of the Policy monitor report.
BIK policies
This concerns how national-level policies relevant to the BIK agenda are organised, managed, and supported by evidence and stakeholder input.
Policy frameworks
Policy frameworks describe the overarching goals that shape policies for a better internet for kids.
In Hungary:
- This topic is being comprehensively addressed with children’s protection, empowerment and participation in the digital environment incorporated into national/regional laws, regulations and policies.
- There are separate, dedicated policies which address the topic of children and the digital environment (protection, empowerment, and participation).
The BIK+ strategy informs national policies but is not the main influence.
National/regional policies and policy documents explicitly recognise children's rights in the digital environment.
Policy design
Policy design asks whether evidence and research support BIK-related policies and whether systems are in place for monitoring and evaluating those policies.
In Hungary:
- There is a regular (e.g., annual or bi-annual) nationally representative survey specifically focused on children’s digital activity, which informs national policies on BIK topics.
- Regular (e.g., annual or bi-annual) surveys include measures of children’s experiences of risks, harms and digital well-being.
- Information is regularly gathered to inform policies on children and the digital environment. However, this relies primarily on third-party sources, and there are limited opportunities to commission new data on children's digital activity.
- There are occasional special initiatives to gather evidence about children and the digital environment.
- There is no monitoring or evaluation of policies on children and the digital environment.
Policy governance
Policy governance examines how policies are coordinated at the governmental level, whether other implementation bodies are involved in their delivery and coordination.
In Hungary:
- The lead ministry, public agency, or regulatory authority operates on an informal, ad hoc basis, depending on the requirements at any given time.
- A clearly defined, formal coordination mechanism exists (e.g., task force, steering committee) with a clear mandate. It systematically engages all relevant stakeholders and ensures coherent, cross-cutting policy development and implementation related to children and the digital environment.
- There is a defined national action plan on children and the digital environment with accountabilities such as defined timelines, assigned responsibilities or key performance indicators (KPIs).
Stakeholder involvement
Stakeholder involvement enquires how different stakeholders can participate in policy development.
In Hungary:
- Stakeholders are involved through various existing groups or platforms across different government branches. While opportunities for engagement exist, they are not centrally coordinated, and stakeholder participation may vary in consistency or influence.
- Members of the public are regularly and routinely consulted as part of the policy development for BIK topics.
- There is broad, inclusive, and transparent engagement, with feedback actively shaping policy outcomes.
- Children are actively involved in the design of policies related to their participation in the digital environment. There are specially designed structures in place for this purpose.
Read the full Policy monitor country profile for detailed information on key national policy frameworks in Hungary.
Read the full 2026 edition of the Policy monitor report.
BIK+ actions
Pillar 1 – safe digital experiences
Safe digital experiences refer to actions taken to protect children from harmful and illegal online content, conduct, contact, and risks as young consumers and to improve their well-being online through a safe, age-appropriate digital environment created in a way that respects children’s best interests.
| In place | In development | Other activity | Not present | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content rating systems for online/video games | X | |||
| DSC measures: protection of minors | X | |||
| DSC-SIC working relationship | X | |||
| Definition of harmful online content | X | |||
| Complaints handling mechanism | X | |||
| Intimate image abuse laws | X | |||
| Cyberbullying laws | X | |||
| Age verification requirements | X | |||
| Digital wallet for minors | X | |||
| EU harmonised age verification |
| X | ||
| Laws on online marketing | X | |||
| Protecting mental health and well-being | X |
|
Pillar 2 – digital empowerment
Digital empowerment involves actions that ensure all children, including those in vulnerable situations, acquire the necessary skills and competences to make sound choices and to express themselves safely and responsibly in the online environment.
| In place | In development | Other activity | Not present | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching online safety | X | |||
| Digital skills training | X | |||
| Policies on digital use in schools | X | |||
| Adequate teacher training | X | |||
| Non-formal online safety education | X | |||
| Critical media literacy | X | |||
| Creative digital skills | X | |||
| Supports for parents | X |
Pillar 3 – active participation, respecting children’s rights
This includes actions that promote young people's active participation and respect for their rights through such activities as fostering innovative and creative safe digital experiences for young people and ensuring they have a say in policies governing the digital environment.
| In place | In development | Other activity | Not present | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoting civic engagement | X | |||
| Promoting children’s rights | X | |||
| Child-friendly policy documents | X | |||
| Addressing digital inequalities | X | |||
| Positive digital content | X |
Read the full Policy monitor country profile for some best practice examples from Hungary.
Read the full 2026 edition of the Policy monitor report.
BIK+ index 2026: Hungary
The BIK+ index has been developed to provide an aggregated at-a-glance overview of the levels of implementation across the two dimensions, BIK policies and BIK+ actions, in Hungary compared to the EU27+2 average. Values are shown in per cent.
Please note, the data used in this page and the corresponding country profile were collected in January 2026.
National research and reports
Here, we take an in-depth look at the latest monitoring information for Hungary.
According to the Digital Decade 2025: Country reports, Hungary’s digital landscape is characterised by superior infrastructure and advanced e-Health solutions, though persistent challenges in human capital and business digital intensity. While 58.9% of the population possesses basic digital skills, a notable gap of nearly 11% exists between urban and rural residents, alongside a shortage of ICT specialists and a declining share of women in the sector. According to the State of the Digital Decade Eurobarometer 2025, public sentiment reflects an urgent demand for security, with over 90% of citizens prioritising protecting children online and mitigating disinformation. The government has outlined an ambitious National Digitalisation Strategy 2022-2030 and participates in high-tech European initiatives to foster further digitalisation.
Read the full Policy monitor country profile for detailed information on key national policy frameworks in Hungary.
Read the full 2026 edition of the Policy monitor report.
BIK policies
This concerns how national-level policies relevant to the BIK agenda are organised, managed, and supported by evidence and stakeholder input.
Policy frameworks
Policy frameworks describe the overarching goals that shape policies for a better internet for kids.
In Hungary:
- This topic is being comprehensively addressed with children’s protection, empowerment and participation in the digital environment incorporated into national/regional laws, regulations and policies.
- There are separate, dedicated policies which address the topic of children and the digital environment (protection, empowerment, and participation).
The BIK+ strategy informs national policies but is not the main influence.
National/regional policies and policy documents explicitly recognise children's rights in the digital environment.
Policy design
Policy design asks whether evidence and research support BIK-related policies and whether systems are in place for monitoring and evaluating those policies.
In Hungary:
- There is a regular (e.g., annual or bi-annual) nationally representative survey specifically focused on children’s digital activity, which informs national policies on BIK topics.
- Regular (e.g., annual or bi-annual) surveys include measures of children’s experiences of risks, harms and digital well-being.
- Information is regularly gathered to inform policies on children and the digital environment. However, this relies primarily on third-party sources, and there are limited opportunities to commission new data on children's digital activity.
- There are occasional special initiatives to gather evidence about children and the digital environment.
- There is no monitoring or evaluation of policies on children and the digital environment.
Policy governance
Policy governance examines how policies are coordinated at the governmental level, whether other implementation bodies are involved in their delivery and coordination.
In Hungary:
- The lead ministry, public agency, or regulatory authority operates on an informal, ad hoc basis, depending on the requirements at any given time.
- A clearly defined, formal coordination mechanism exists (e.g., task force, steering committee) with a clear mandate. It systematically engages all relevant stakeholders and ensures coherent, cross-cutting policy development and implementation related to children and the digital environment.
- There is a defined national action plan on children and the digital environment with accountabilities such as defined timelines, assigned responsibilities or key performance indicators (KPIs).
Stakeholder involvement
Stakeholder involvement enquires how different stakeholders can participate in policy development.
In Hungary:
- Stakeholders are involved through various existing groups or platforms across different government branches. While opportunities for engagement exist, they are not centrally coordinated, and stakeholder participation may vary in consistency or influence.
- Members of the public are regularly and routinely consulted as part of the policy development for BIK topics.
- There is broad, inclusive, and transparent engagement, with feedback actively shaping policy outcomes.
- Children are actively involved in the design of policies related to their participation in the digital environment. There are specially designed structures in place for this purpose.
Read the full Policy monitor country profile for detailed information on key national policy frameworks in Hungary.
Read the full 2026 edition of the Policy monitor report.
BIK+ actions
Pillar 1 – safe digital experiences
Safe digital experiences refer to actions taken to protect children from harmful and illegal online content, conduct, contact, and risks as young consumers and to improve their well-being online through a safe, age-appropriate digital environment created in a way that respects children’s best interests.
| In place | In development | Other activity | Not present | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content rating systems for online/video games | X | |||
| DSC measures: protection of minors | X | |||
| DSC-SIC working relationship | X | |||
| Definition of harmful online content | X | |||
| Complaints handling mechanism | X | |||
| Intimate image abuse laws | X | |||
| Cyberbullying laws | X | |||
| Age verification requirements | X | |||
| Digital wallet for minors | X | |||
| EU harmonised age verification |
| X | ||
| Laws on online marketing | X | |||
| Protecting mental health and well-being | X |
|
Pillar 2 – digital empowerment
Digital empowerment involves actions that ensure all children, including those in vulnerable situations, acquire the necessary skills and competences to make sound choices and to express themselves safely and responsibly in the online environment.
| In place | In development | Other activity | Not present | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching online safety | X | |||
| Digital skills training | X | |||
| Policies on digital use in schools | X | |||
| Adequate teacher training | X | |||
| Non-formal online safety education | X | |||
| Critical media literacy | X | |||
| Creative digital skills | X | |||
| Supports for parents | X |
Pillar 3 – active participation, respecting children’s rights
This includes actions that promote young people's active participation and respect for their rights through such activities as fostering innovative and creative safe digital experiences for young people and ensuring they have a say in policies governing the digital environment.
| In place | In development | Other activity | Not present | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoting civic engagement | X | |||
| Promoting children’s rights | X | |||
| Child-friendly policy documents | X | |||
| Addressing digital inequalities | X | |||
| Positive digital content | X |
Read the full Policy monitor country profile for some best practice examples from Hungary.
Read the full 2026 edition of the Policy monitor report.
BIK+ index 2026: Hungary
The BIK+ index has been developed to provide an aggregated at-a-glance overview of the levels of implementation across the two dimensions, BIK policies and BIK+ actions, in Hungary compared to the EU27+2 average. Values are shown in per cent.
Please note, the data used in this page and the corresponding country profile were collected in January 2026.
National research and reports
