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Living in Putnok

Putnok is a city in Hungary, and the figures below are its published values. Putnok numbered 6,324 residents at the end of 2022. Putnok registered an unemployment rate of 9.75% at the end of 2022. Putnok was home to 32 foreign residents at the end of 2022.

Which Hungary-wide rules apply when you move to Putnok?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in HungaryNational rates and thresholds that apply in Putnok.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Putnok's housing vacancy rate stood at 4.43% at the end of 2022. The city had 2,417 dwellings at the end of 2022.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Putnok yet. Hungary has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct4.43 %31 Dec 2022Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH)4Official
Dwellings2,417 dwellings31 Dec 2022Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH)5Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Putnok?

The unemployment rate is about 9.7 % (2022).

  • Unemployment rate: 9.75 % · Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), 2022 Census database9
Unemployment across cities in HungaryUnemployment in Putnok is 9.8%. Of 277 cities with data, 124 have unemployment of 4 to under 6%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Hungary per band90 cities: 2% to under 4%902–4124 cities: 4% to under 6%1244–646 cities: 6% to under 8%466–810 cities: 8% to under 10%108–10Putnok 9.8%3 cities: 10% to under 12%310–123 cities: 12% to under 14%312–141 city: 24% to under 26%124–26

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate9.75 %country median 4.6%31 Dec 2022Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), 2022 Census database9Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Putnok. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

National Employment Service — Public employment service

National Employment Service of Hungary

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Putnok. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Putnok's nearest airport was DEB, 126 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights12Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km126 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official
Nearest Major Airport IataDEB3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Putnok. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Care and integration support for persons granted international or national protection — Newcomer Adaptation

National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing — Refugee Affairs Directorate

For persons granted international protection, persons granted national protection.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Putnok.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 18 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Monthly mean temperature moved from −3.8°C in January to 20.9°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Putnok?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 18 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency2

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Putnok average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100293033457783946651524534JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Putnok annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52518.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean18 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency2Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 12.02 · Feb 16.26 · Mar 21.62 · Apr 27.59 · May 29.8 · Jun 33.95 · Jul 37.93 · Aug 36.75 · Sep 33.52 · Oct 25.73 · Nov 20.26 · Dec 10.17 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center10Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -22.29 · Feb -20.42 · Mar -17.77 · Apr -5.38 · May -2.36 · Jun 3.93 · Jul 6.16 · Aug 5.84 · Sep 1.24 · Oct -6.08 · Nov -12.6 · Dec -17.14 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center10Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -3.83 · Feb -1.71 · Mar 3.39 · Apr 9.92 · May 14.9 · Jun 18.77 · Jul 20.86 · Aug 20.58 · Sep 15.22 · Oct 9.07 · Nov 3.56 · Dec -2.14 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center10Official · coordinate grid
Average precipitation by monthJan 29 · Feb 30.1 · Mar 32.7 · Apr 45.2 · May 77.3 · Jun 83 · Jul 94.4 · Aug 65.6 · Sep 50.7 · Oct 51.6 · Nov 45 · Dec 34.3 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO11Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Hungary

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Hungary cities
Ibrány6,323 residentsMindszent6,322 residentsFelsőzsolca6,290 residentsVésztő6,268 residentsEnying6,383 residentsKerekegyháza6,458 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Putnok?

The published population was 6,324 people in 2022. Source: Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), 2022 Census database9

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Putnok residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport99.5%Foreign residents 0.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign residents32 people31 Dec 2022Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH)3Official
Population6,324 people31 Dec 2022Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), 2022 Census database9Official

People and communities

MetricValuePeriodSource
No religion or other, share15.89 %31 Dec 2022Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH)7Official

International community in Putnok

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Citizenship

Population enumerated in the 2022 Hungarian Census; settlement data, population; all sexes and ages as source table defines · 2022 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Citizenship6,324100.0%
Citizen of Hungary6,29299.5%
Foreign national320.5%
EU foreign national250.4%
Non-EU foreign national70.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source8

Language spoken at home

Population enumerated in the 2022 Hungarian Census; settlement data, population; all sexes and ages as source table defines · 2022 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Language spoken with family members or friends6,324100.0%
Hungarian language spoken with family members or friends5,28383.5%
No answer to question about language spoken with family members or friends1,03416.4%
Other language spoken with family members or friends951.5%
Language spoken with family members or friends by domestic ethnic groups440.7%
German language spoken with family members or friends220.3%
Ukrainian language spoken with family members or friends80.1%
Slovakian language spoken with family members or friends70.1%
Gipsy (Romani, Boyash) language spoken with family members or friends40.1%
Gipsy (Romani) language spoken with family members or friends40.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source8

Ancestry or ethnicity

Population enumerated in the 2022 Hungarian Census; settlement data, population; all sexes and ages as source table defines · 2022 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Ethnic groups6,324100.0%
Hungarian5,19782.2%
No answer to ethnic groups91514.5%
Domestic ethnic groups3765.9%
Gipsy (Romani)3545.6%
German60.1%
Slovakian50.1%
Ukrainian50.1%
Other ethnic groups40.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source8

Is Putnok a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–61%
Skilled employee46%strong on work, weak on safety · range 37–55%
Student50%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 40–60%
Family42%strong on family, weak on safety · range 31–53%
Retirement58%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 44–72%
Foreign residents32 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH)
Population6,324 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), 2022 Census database
Dwellings2,417 dwellings31 Dec 2022Official source · Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH)
Unemployment rate9.75 %31 Dec 2022Official source · Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), 2022 Census database
PM2.5 — annual mean18 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · European Environment Agency
No religion or other, share15.89 %31 Dec 2022Official source · Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-07

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct9.38 %31 Dec 2022Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH)6Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Putnok under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Is Putnok part of Miskolc?

Putnok belongs to the same official metropolitan area as Miskolc; that does not by itself make it an administrative part of the hub. It is about 33.8 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Metro Member Of. Source1

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Putnok?

The published population was 6,324 people in 2022. Source: Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), 2022 Census database.

Is the air quality good in Putnok?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 18 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Putnok?

The unemployment rate is about 9.7 % (2022). Source: Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), 2022 Census database.

How many foreign residents live in Putnok?

32 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH).

Is Putnok a good place to live?

Putnok may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Putnok part of Miskolc?

Putnok belongs to the same official metropolitan area as Miskolc; that does not by itself make it an administrative part of the hub. It is about 33.8 km away by straight-line distance.

How many people are in the Citizenship citizenship group in Putnok?

The official citizenship distribution records 6,324 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2022 Census. This is a citizenship measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Putnok, Hungary: jobs, air quality, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/hu/putnok/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Putnok, Hungary: jobs, air quality, climate},
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Sources

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  1. ec.europa.eu place coordinates ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-28
  2. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
  3. Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) nepszamlalas2022.ksh.hu · checked 2026-08-07
  4. Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) nepszamlalas2022.ksh.hu · checked 2026-08-07
  5. Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) nepszamlalas2022.ksh.hu · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) nepszamlalas2022.ksh.hu · checked 2026-08-07
  7. Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) nepszamlalas2022.ksh.hu · checked 2026-08-07
  8. Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) language_spoken_at_home distribution nepszamlalas2022.ksh.hu · checked 2026-08-28
  9. Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), 2022 Census database nepszamlalas2022.ksh.hu · checked 2026-08-04
  10. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03

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