https://m2.mtmt.hu/ eng 2026-08-24 09:08 JournalArticle 36264775 ADMIN_APPROVED true 0 false 2026-05-24T23:23:17.390+0000 2026-03-23T12:42:40.671+0000 2025-07-24T11:32:22.319+0000 true 10022401 Miátovics Csilla /api/admin/10022401 Admin true 10022401 2026-03-23T12:42:37.804+0000 2026-03-23T12:42:37.804+0000 2026-03-23T12:42:40.879+0000 true 10071503 Szabó Regina /api/admin/10071503 Admin true true false true 24 24 /api/publicationtype/24 PublicationType 1 true 24 JournalArticle true 10000059 Article true 24 24 /api/publicationtype/24 PublicationType 1 true 24 JournalArticle /api/subtype/10000059 Szakcikk SubType 101 true 10000059 true 1 /api/category/1 Category true 1 Defrancq, Siel G. From west to east within the EU: the patterns of Dutch lifestyle migration to Hungary true true /api/journal/10031133 REVIEWED true true 10031133 false 10031133 true 2063-9538 2064-8243 Journal FOREIGN 15 4 702 742 702 41 2025 While scholarly attention to international human mobility often centres on labour or economic migration from the global south to the global north or from Eastern to Western Europe, there is a growing recognition of lifestyle migration as an important phenomenon. Research on lifestyle migration has traditionally focused on privileged and affluent individuals, particularly those relocating to sunny destinations, such as the Mediterranean regions of Southern Europe. However, emerging evidence suggests that individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds are increasingly participating in lifestyle migration and that new destinations are becoming relevant. This study addresses this research gap by examining an unconventional form of European lifestyle migration: the movement of Dutch citizens to Hungary. Through an analysis of demographic, social, and geographical characteristics, this study explores the distinct features and evolving patterns of Dutch migration to Hungary over the past 2 decades, comparing these migrants to other immigrant groups and the native Hungarian population. The findings reveal that Dutch lifestyle migration to Hungary has increased, with migrants tending to be older, more reliant on public benefits, and experiencing higher unemployment rates than both the native population and other foreign groups in Hungary. Furthermore, the Dutch population in Hungary has lower level of education than other foreign groups. Socially and demographically, Dutch citizens in Hungary share similarities with other Western European migrants, such as Belgians, Germans, and Austrians. However, their geographical distributions differ: while Austrians cluster near their borders and Germans and Belgians settle in tourist towns around Lake Balaton, Dutch migrants are concentrated in disadvantaged rural villages in Southern Transdanubia, particularly in Baranya County, where property prices and living costs are significantly lower. These findings demonstrate the changing dynamics of lifestyle migration, with less affluent groups increasingly participating and selecting destinations beyond traditionally favoured, more expensive regions. This study advocates for a broader understanding of lifestyle migration, challenging the conventional assumption that economic considerations are insignificant. 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(<span class="authorship-author-name">Defrancq Siel</span> <span class="authorAux-mtmt"> Human geography</span>) </a> </span> <span class="author-affil"><span title="Eötvös Loránd University">ELTE</span>/<span title="Faculty of Science">ELU FoS</span>/<span title="Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences">Inst_GeogrEarthSci</span>/<span title="Center of Geography">Cntr_Geography</span>/Department of Social and Economic Geography</span> </div> </div> <div class="title"><a href="/gui2/?mode=browse&params=publication;36264775" target="_blank">From west to east within the EU: the patterns of Dutch lifestyle migration to Hungary</a></div> <div> <span class="journal-title">REGIONAL STATISTICS</span> <span class="journal-issn">(<a target="_blank" href="https://portal.issn.org/resource/ISSN/2063-9538">2063-9538</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://portal.issn.org/resource/ISSN/2064-8243">2064-8243</a>)</span>: <span class="journal-volume">15</span> <span class="journal-issue">4</span> <span class="page"> pp 702-742 </span> <span class="year">(2025)</span> </div> <div class="pub-footer"> <span class="language" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/html">Language: English | </span> <span class="identifiers"> <span class="id identifier oa_GOLD" title=" Gold "> <a style="color:blue" title="10.15196/RS150405" target="_blank" href="https://doi.org/10.15196/RS150405"> DOI </a> </span> <span class="id identifier oa_none" title="none"> <a style="color:blue" title="001530543700001" target="_blank" href="https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/full-record/001530543700001"> WoS </a> </span> <span class="id identifier oa_none" title="none"> <a style="color:blue" title="105014972466" target="_blank" href="http://www.scopus.com/record/display.url?origin=inward&eid=2-s2.0-105014972466"> Scopus </a> </span> </span> <OnlyViewableByAuthor><div class="ratings"> <div class="journal-subject">Journal subject: Scopus - Cultural Studies&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rank:&nbsp;Q1</div> <div class="journal-subject">Journal subject: Scopus - Economics and Econometrics&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rank:&nbsp;Q3</div> <div class="journal-subject">Journal subject: Scopus - Geography, Planning and Development&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rank:&nbsp;Q3</div> <div class="journal-subject">Journal subject: Scopus - Public Administration&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rank:&nbsp;Q3</div> <div class="journal-subject">Journal subject: Scopus - Statistics and Probability&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rank:&nbsp;Q3</div> <div class="journal-subject">Committee on Regional Studies HASSELIX RTB [1901-]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B nemzetközi</div> <div class="journal-subject">Committee on Economics HASSELIX GMB [1901-]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C nemzetközi</div> <div class="journal-subject">Committee on Sociology HASSELIX SZTB [1901-]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C nemzetközi</div> </div></OnlyViewableByAuthor> <div class="publication-citation"> <a target="_blank" href="/api/publication?cond=citations.related;eq;36264775&sort=publishedYear,desc&sort=title"> Number of cited publications: 13 </a> </div> <div class="mtid"><span class="long-pub-mtid">Publication: 36264775</span> | <span class="status-data status-ADMIN_APPROVED"> Admin approved </span> Core Citing | <span class="type-subtype">Journal Article ( Article ) </span> | <span class="pub-category">Scientific</span> | <span class="publication-sourceOfData">WoS-XML</span> </div> <div class="lastModified">Last Modified: 2026.03.23. 13:42 Regina Szabó (ELTE TTK admin 5) </div> </div></div>