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Hungary population overview
Hungary is the 16th most populous of 50 countries and territories in Europe. The United Nations put the population at 9,602,839 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of -0.3% the live estimate on this page falls by roughly 89 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 83,545 births (8.7 per 1,000 people) and 128,678 deaths (13.4 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 13,444 people. The infant mortality rate is 2.7 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population fell from 9,983,512 in 1960 to 9,514,251 in 2025 — a change of -4.7%, or -0.1% per year on average. It peaked at 10,711,848 in 1981 and has declined 10.6% since.
Demographically, the median age is 44.2 years; life expectancy at birth is 77.5 years; women have on average 1.4 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 14.4% of residents are under 15 and 21.2% are 65 or older (2025); 70.7% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Budapest. Hungary covers 93,030 km², giving a population density of about 103 people per km². GDP was $246.49B in 2025 — about $25,907 per person (World Bank classification: high income).
Hungary population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) #98 of 238 → | 9,576,705 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 9,602,839 |
| World rank | #97 of 238 |
| Rank in Europe | #16 of 50 |
| Share of world population | 0.1% |
| Annual growth rate #197 of 238 → | -0.3% |
| Births per year est. | 83,545 |
| Deaths per year est. | 128,678 |
| Net migration per year est. · #64 of 238 → | +13,444 |
| Birth rate #186 of 216 → | 8.7 per 1,000 |
| Death rate #8 of 216 → | 13.4 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality #199 of 238 → | 2.7 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio #203 of 238 → | 92.6 males per 100 females |
| Median age #30 of 238 → | 44.2 years |
| Life expectancy #86 of 216 → | 77.5 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 · #173 of 216 → | 1.4 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 · #88 of 216 → | 70.7% |
| Surface area 2023 · #111 of 215 → | 93,030 km² |
| Population density #99 of 215 → | 103 per km² |
| Capital | Budapest |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 · #55 of 212 → | $246.49B |
| GDP per capita 2025 · #64 of 212 → | $25,907 |
| Income group World Bank | High income |
Hungary population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 9,576,705 | – | – |
| 2025 | 9,514,251 | -47,814 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 9,562,065 | -30,121 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 9,592,186 | -12,888 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 9,605,074 | -25,858 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 9,630,932 | -39,487 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 9,670,419 | -127,336 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 9,797,755 | -202,268 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 10,000,023 | -87,042 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 10,087,065 | -123,906 | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 10,210,971 | -117,994 | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 10,328,965 | -45,023 | -0.1% |
| 1990 | 10,373,988 | -274,725 | -0.5% |
| 1985 | 10,648,713 | -62,409 | -0.1% |
| 1980 | 10,711,122 | +170,597 | +0.3% |
| 1975 | 10,540,525 | +202,615 | +0.4% |
| 1970 | 10,337,910 | +189,975 | +0.4% |
| 1965 | 10,147,935 | +164,423 | +0.3% |
| 1960 | 9,983,512 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
Largest cities in Hungary
| # | City | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Budapest Capital | 1,741,041 | 18.2% |
| 2 | Debrecen | 202,402 | 2.1% |
| 3 | Szeged | 160,766 | 1.7% |
| 4 | Miskolc | 154,521 | 1.6% |
| 5 | Pécs | 145,347 | 1.5% |
| 6 | Győr | 129,301 | 1.4% |
| 7 | Nyíregyháza | 117,689 | 1.2% |
| 8 | Kecskemét | 109,847 | 1.1% |
Budapest is the largest city with 1,741,041 people and is also the capital. City figures are the latest official estimates for the city proper, so shares are approximate. Full list of Hungary cities →
About Hungary
Population over time
- From 9,983,512 in 1960 to 9,576,705 today — down 4.1%.
- Population peaked at 10,711,848 in 1981 and is down 10.6% since.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: -0.3% per year.
- World rank: Population #98 of 238 · Population growth rate #197 of 238.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 76.7 years (2024), up 8.7 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.4 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
- World rank: Life expectancy #86 of 216 · Fertility rate #173 of 216.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 8.2 births vs 13.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Deaths outnumber births — natural decrease of 5.2 per 1,000 a year.
- World rank: Birth rate #186 of 216 · Death rate #8 of 216.
Age structure
- 14.4% of the population is under 15 and 21.2% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 9% in 1960 — the population is aging.
- World rank: Population under 15 #191 of 216 · Population aged 65+ #25 of 216 · Median age #30 of 238.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 42.63 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions peaked at 93.7 Mt in 1978 — down 54.5% since.
- Per person: 4.46 t in 2024, vs 6.41 t in 1970.
- World rank: CO₂ emissions #58 of 203 · CO₂ emissions per capita #62 of 203.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 2,514.1 kg of oil equivalent per person (2024), down 9.4% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 15.3% of final energy in 2021 (+11.4 points since 1990).
- World rank: Energy use per capita #43 of 150 · Renewable energy share #121 of 212.
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 22.4% of land area (2023).
- Net afforestation: cover grew from 20.2% to 22.4% since 1990 — roughly 2,107 km² of forest gained.
- World rank: Forest area #126 of 213.
Urban population (% of total)
- 70.7% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 53.4% in 1960 (+17.3 points).
- Majority-urban for the whole period covered.
- World rank: Urban population #88 of 216.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: critical — freshwater withdrawals are 78.2% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 625 m³ in 2022, up 4.4% since 1961.
- World rank: Freshwater resources per capita #148 of 183 · Water stress #22 of 177.
Economy
- GDP: $246.49B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 96.8% since 2015.
- That works out to $25,907 per person.
- World rank: GDP #55 of 212 · GDP per capita #64 of 212.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 4.5% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 4.4% in 2025.
- World rank: Unemployment rate #112 of 186 · Inflation rate #54 of 191.
Internet & mobile
- 93.8% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 104.6 per 100 people (2024) — more subscriptions than people.
- World rank: Internet users #39 of 209 · Mobile subscriptions #133 of 210.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hungary in 2026?
As of October 2026, Hungary has an estimated population of 9,576,705. The United Nations estimated 9,602,839 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the -0.3% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Hungary growing or shrinking?
It is shrinking at -0.3% per year — roughly 89 fewer people every day. Each year there are about 83,545 births and 128,678 deaths, with net migration of +13,444.
What is the population density of Hungary?
About 103 people per square kilometre: 9,576,705 people living on 93,030 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Hungary?
The median age is 44.2 years, and life expectancy at birth is 77.5 years. 14.4% of the population is under 15 and 21.2% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Hungary rank by population?
Hungary is the 97th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 16th in Europe, with 0.1% of the global population.
How has the population of Hungary changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 9,983,512; by 2025 it had fallen to 9,514,251 (-4.7%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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Sources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (-0.3%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.