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Budapest overview
Budapest (orange) and the other large cities of Hungary
Budapest lies in Hungary at 47.5°N, 19.04°E, about 104 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Budapest (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Hungary: the next largest cities are Debrecen (202,402), Szeged (160,766), Miskolc (154,521). Together, the three largest cities hold 22% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Érd, about 15 km away, followed by Gödöllő (26 km).
Hungary as a whole has a live population of 9,576,705 (-0.3% a year) and ranks #97 of 238 countries — see the Hungary population page for the full statistics and the Hungary atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Budapest
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Érd Pest County | 15 km | 62,408 |
| Gödöllő Pest County | 26 km | 32,374 |
| Vác Pest County | 32 km | 33,475 |
| Tatabánya Komárom-Esztergom | 51 km | 65,849 |
| Székesfehérvár Fejér | 59 km | 101,600 |
| Dunaújváros Fejér | 60 km | 50,084 |
| Cegléd Pest County | 68 km | 39,287 |
| Gyöngyös Heves County | 74 km | 32,938 |
Largest cities in Hungary
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BudapestCapital | Budapest | 1,741,041 |
| 2 | Debrecen | Hajdú-Bihar | 202,402 |
| 3 | Szeged | Csongrád | 160,766 |
| 4 | Miskolc | Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén | 154,521 |
| 5 | Pécs | Baranya | 145,347 |
| 6 | Győr | Győr-Moson-Sopron | 129,301 |
| 7 | Nyíregyháza | Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg | 117,689 |
| 8 | Kecskemét | Bács-Kiskun | 109,847 |
| 9 | Székesfehérvár | Fejér | 101,600 |
| 10 | Szombathely | Vas County | 78,025 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Budapest?
Budapest has about 1,741,041 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Budapest the capital of Hungary?
Yes — Budapest is the national capital of Hungary.
How big is Budapest compared with the rest of Hungary?
Its 1,741,041 residents are 18.2% of the 9,576,705 people living in Hungary today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Budapest?
In Hungary, at latitude 47.5 and longitude 19.04, 104 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Érd (15 km), Gödöllő (26 km), Vác (32 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Budapest Population 2026 — Hungary. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/hungary/budapest/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/hungary/budapest/">Budapest Population 2026 — Hungary</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.