Győr, Hungary – Audi Hungaria’s workforce has decreased by 720 employees since teh end of 2023, bringing its total headcount below 11,000, according to a report by Telex. The reduction, representing a 6% decline, occurs as the broader Hungarian automotive industry faces headwinds, though Audi’s cuts are comparatively restrained.
The vehicle factory, currently operating at full capacity with production of the Audi Q3 and Cupra Terramar, contrasts with a recent downturn in engine manufacturing volume. This follows a trend impacting numerous German automotive suppliers operating in Hungary.
Between mid-2023 and July 2024, Audi’s Győr plants saw a reduction of nearly 1,400 positions, falling from a stock of almost 13,000 to below 11,600.
Across the 25 largest Hungarian automotive employers,only six increased staffing levels between December 2023 and July 2024. BMW’s Debrecen factory, slated to begin production next month, experienced the largest increase, nearing 25%.
Other companies experiencing important workforce reductions include Flextronics International Ltd. (down over 730), Continental Group (over 440), and Bosch (over 330). While Audi’s headcount reduction was the largest in absolute numbers among large corporations, its percentage decrease was less pronounced than that of companies like Thyssenkrupp, Hanon Systems, Linamar, and ZF Hungaria, all exceeding 10% declines.
Data from the Central Statistical Office indicates a nearly 3% decline in the Hungarian automotive industry during the first seven months of the year,with stagnation in July compared to the previous year.
