Hungary Population
Europe & Central Asia · 96th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
9,471,271
The population of Hungary is about 9,471,271 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 9.5 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.11% of the world's people.
Hungary is ranked 96th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.35% a year. It peaked around 1981 at 10.7 million and is projected to fall to 8.6 million by 2050. It has fewer people today than in 1960 (10.0 million). Population density is 104 people per square kilometre. 71% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
9.5 million
Yearly change
−0.35%
World rank
96th
Share of world
0.11%
Density
104/km²
Land area
91,260 km²
Life expectancy
76.7 yrs
Births per woman
1.41
GDP per capita
$25,907
GDP
$246.5B
Population of Hungary, 1960–2050
Hungary population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9,983,512 | — | 109 |
| 1970 | 10,337,910 | +0.38% | 113 |
| 1980 | 10,711,122 | +0.07% | 117 |
| 1990 | 10,373,988 | −1.03% | 114 |
| 2000 | 10,210,971 | −0.26% | 112 |
| 2010 | 10,000,023 | −0.23% | 110 |
| 2020 | 9,670,419 | −0.25% | 106 |
| 2024 | 9,562,065 | −0.31% | 105 |
| 2026proj. | 9,481,312 | −0.35% | 104 |
| 2030proj. | 9,343,209 | −0.39% | 102 |
| 2040proj. | 8,951,880 | −0.41% | 98 |
| 2050proj. | 8,636,479 | −0.35% | 95 |
Hungary vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 18.8 times as many people as Hungary. Bangladesh is 13.1 times more densely populated.
Hungary population: questions and answers
What is the population of Hungary in 2026?
About 9,481,312 (9.5 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Hungary's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.35% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Hungary?
About 104 people per km², with a land area of 91,260 km².
What will the population of Hungary be in 2050?
About 8.6 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Hungary?
Budapest.
What is the life expectancy in Hungary?
76.7 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.