What is the Population of Hungary?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Hungary has a population of approximately 9,539,502 people, making it the 97th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.12% of the world's population. With a land area of 93,028 km², the population density is roughly 103 people per km².
| Population | 9,539,502 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 97th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.12% |
| Area | 93,028 km² |
| Population density | 103 / km² |
| Demonym | Hungarian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 9,539,502 | 97th |
| Israel | 10,134,800 | 94th |
| Honduras | 9,892,632 | 95th |
| Cuba | 9,748,007 | 96th |
| Austria | 9,200,931 | 98th |
| Belarus | 9,109,280 | 99th |
| Switzerland | 9,082,848 | 100th |
Hungary compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | 9,200,931 | 83,871 |
| Croatia | 3,866,233 | 56,594 |
| Romania | 19,036,031 | 238,391 |
| Serbia | 6,567,783 | 77,589 |
| Slovakia | 5,413,813 | 49,037 |
| Slovenia | 2,130,638 | 20,273 |
| Ukraine | 32,862,000 | 603,550 |
Hungary in context
- Hungary covers 93,028 km², making it the 108th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 7 countries: Austria, Croatia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine.
- Hungary is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 9,539,502 people, Hungary holds about 12.8% of the population of Central Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Hungary is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Hungary — FAQ
What is the population of Hungary?
The population of Hungary is approximately 9,539,502 (9.5 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Hungary in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Hungary at approximately 9,539,502 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Hungary is the 97th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Hungary?
Approximately 9,539,502 people live in Hungary, making it the 97th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Hungary rank by population?
Hungary is the 97th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.12%.
What is the population density of Hungary?
Hungary has a population density of roughly 103 people per km², based on a land area of 93,028 km².
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