COUNTRY PROFILEHungary
Hungary's population is 9,514,251 (2025) — the 96th-largest in the world and the 16th-largest in Europe, shrinking by about 47,814 people a year.
9,487,579
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▼ shrinking9,514,251 (World Bank, 2025) + −47,814/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every tick
Hungary Facts at a Glance
Five numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, share of humanity.
Population2025
9,514,251
World rank
#96
of 217 tracked geographies
Density
104.3 / km²
91,260 km² land area
GDP / capita
$25,907
#54 economy overall
Share of humanity
1 in 864 people on Earth lives in Hungary
Is Hungary's Population Declining?
Yes. Hungary's population fell by 47,814 people (-0.5%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.4 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
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Hungary Demographics
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Population density2025
104.3 people / km²
91,260 km² land area, 2025
Median age2025
44.9 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
76.7 years
M 73.7 · F 79.9
Average height2019
176.6 cm (male)
female 162.5 cm
Homicide rate2023
0.7 per 100,000
#24 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
13.7 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
70.7 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
1.4 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−16,331 people
negative in latest year
Hungary in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, where this country sits in each one, and its overall percentile profile.
Population9,514,251 people
#96 / 217
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GDP$246.5B
#54 / 186
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Life expectancy76.7 years
#87 / 217
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Average height176.6 cm (male)
#49 / 200
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Cleanest air13.72 µg/m³ PM2.5
#70 / 200
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Safest countries0.7 homicides / 100k
#24 / 196
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Most dangerous0.7 homicides / 100k
#169 / 196
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Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Male — 4,572,049Female — 4,942,199
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Hungary Located?
Slovakia
Slovenia
Romania
Ukraine
Croatia
Austria
SerbiaHungaryVSExplore Hungary in Every Ranking
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Hungary?
Hungary's population is 9,514,251 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #96 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Hungary?
9,514,251 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Hungary's population density?
104.3 people per km², based on a land area of 91,260 km².
What is Hungary ranked in population worldwide?
#96 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Hungary?
76.7 years on average (2024) — 73.7 for men, 79.9 for women.
What is Hungary's GDP?
$246.5B, ranking #54 of 186 economies we track — $25,907 per capita.
Is Hungary's population declining?
Yes. Hungary's population has been shrinking, falling by 47,814 people (-0.5%) between 2024 and 2025.
Sources
World Bank Open Data
CC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
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