Hungary: Population size
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| Hungary |
Population size, in millions |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 9.51 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Measure | million |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2025 |
| Average | 10.20 |
| Min - Max | 9.51 - 10.71 |
| Source | United Nations Population Division |
The latest value from 2025 is 9.51 million, a decline from 9.56 million in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 41.66 million, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Hungary from 1960 to 2025 is 10.2 million. The minimum value, 9.51 million, was reached in 2025 while the maximum of 10.71 million was recorded in 1980.
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The population size of Hungary and other countries is defined as the number of people living on the territory of the country. It includes domestic born and foreign born residents.
Definition: Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | 9.51 | 2025 | million |
| Percent urban population | 70.69 | 2025 | percent |
| Population density | 105 | 2023 | people per square km |
| Population ages 65 and above | 20.99 | 2024 | percent |
| Percent children | 14.35 | 2025 | percent |
| Percent female population | 51.98 | 2024 | percent |
| Rural population, percent | 29.31 | 2025 | percent |
| Age dependency ratio | 55.06 | 2025 | percent |
| Refugee population | 63,180 | 2023 | refugees |
| Population growth | -0.50 | 2025 | percent |