How many elderly people are waiting to be admitted to nursing homes?

In Hungary, there are currently 63,903 elderly individuals waiting for placement in nursing homes, reflecting a 22.2% increase since January. The demand is highest in Győr-Moson-Sopron County, with 186.8 applications per 100 places. Notably, the longest waiting lists are at facilities in Kecskemét and Budapest. The data indicates that the aging population is growing, with the proportion of elderly people in society rising from 13.5% in 1990 to 20.7% in 2024. The situation highlights the challenges within the social care system, including long waiting times of up to four years in some regions.