Rank #85 by World Population
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Hungary has a population of 9,592,186, ranking #85 in the world. The capital is Budapest. Located in Europe & Central Asia.
World Bank: High income
9,592,186
Population
#85
World Rank
76.6
Life Expectancy
$22,231
GDP Per Capita
Hungary, #85 by world population
Hungary Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Hungary had a population of 9,983,512 in 1960 and 9,562,065 in 2024, a -4.2% growth over 64 years. The peak was 10,711,848 in 1981. Average annual growth rate: -0.07%.
9,562,065
Population (2024)
9,983,512
Population (1960)
10,711,848
Peak (1981)
-0.07%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 9,983,512 |
| 1961 | 10,027,958 |
| 1962 | 10,060,825 |
| 1963 | 10,087,947 |
| 1964 | 10,119,835 |
| 1965 | 10,147,935 |
| 1966 | 10,178,653 |
| 1967 | 10,216,604 |
| 1968 | 10,255,815 |
| 1969 | 10,298,723 |
| 1970 | 10,337,910 |
| 1971 | 10,367,537 |
| 1972 | 10,398,489 |
| 1973 | 10,432,055 |
| 1974 | 10,478,720 |
| 1975 | 10,540,525 |
| 1976 | 10,598,677 |
| 1977 | 10,648,031 |
| 1978 | 10,684,822 |
| 1979 | 10,704,152 |
| 1980 | 10,711,122 |
| 1981 | 10,711,848 |
| 1982 | 10,705,535 |
| 1983 | 10,689,463 |
| 1984 | 10,668,095 |
| 1985 | 10,648,713 |
| 1986 | 10,630,564 |
| 1987 | 10,612,741 |
| 1988 | 10,596,487 |
| 1989 | 10,481,719 |
| 1990 | 10,373,988 |
| 1991 | 10,373,400 |
| 1992 | 10,369,341 |
| 1993 | 10,357,523 |
| 1994 | 10,343,355 |
| 1995 | 10,328,965 |
| 1996 | 10,311,238 |
| 1997 | 10,290,486 |
| 1998 | 10,266,570 |
| 1999 | 10,237,530 |
| 2000 | 10,210,971 |
| 2001 | 10,187,576 |
| 2002 | 10,158,608 |
| 2003 | 10,129,552 |
| 2004 | 10,107,146 |
| 2005 | 10,087,065 |
| 2006 | 10,071,370 |
| 2007 | 10,055,780 |
| 2008 | 10,038,188 |
| 2009 | 10,022,650 |
| 2010 | 10,000,023 |
| 2011 | 9,971,727 |
| 2012 | 9,920,362 |
| 2013 | 9,872,734 |
| 2014 | 9,833,038 |
| 2015 | 9,797,755 |
| 2016 | 9,759,755 |
| 2017 | 9,726,756 |
| 2018 | 9,706,964 |
| 2019 | 9,694,824 |
| 2020 | 9,670,419 |
| 2021 | 9,630,932 |
| 2022 | 9,605,074 |
| 2023 | 9,592,186 |
| 2024 | 9,562,065 |
Demographics
| Population | 9,592,186 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.13% |
| Urban Population | 70.3% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.55 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 76.6 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 3.2 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$22,231
GDP Per Capita
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
158.4%
Trade (% of GDP)
31,641,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
6.4%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
3.46
Physicians per 1,000
3.2
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
89.1%
Internet Users
105
Mobile Subs per 100
105.1
People per km2
49,213
Net Migration
Environment
22.4%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Europe & Central Asia
Hungary in global context
Hungary is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hungary has a population of 9,592,186, ranking #85 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -0.13%.
Life expectancy in Hungary is 76.6 years. The infant mortality rate is 3.2 per 1,000 live births.
Hungary's GDP per capita is $22,231. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
70.3% of Hungary's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 105.1 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Hungary is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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