Hungary's population is projected to be 7,507,567 by 2097.
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9,585,818 | -0.25% | 98 |
| 2025 | 9,632,287 | -0.24% | 97 |
| 2020 | 9,749,457 | -0.21% | 94 |
| 2019 | 9,770,346 | -0.04% | 93 |
| 2018 | 9,774,394 | -0.11% | 92 |
| 2017 | 9,785,604 | -0.25% | 92 |
| 2015 | 9,839,211 | -0.28% | 89 |
| 2010 | 9,979,129 | -0.17% | 84 |
| 2005 | 10,065,706 | -0.25% | 81 |
| 2000 | 10,190,600 | -0.26% | 76 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9,585,818 | -0.25% | 98 |
| 2032 | 9,375,019 | -0.38% | 99 |
| 2037 | 9,182,265 | -0.41% | 100 |
| 2042 | 8,994,159 | -0.41% | 103 |
| 2047 | 8,821,749 | -0.39% | 107 |
| 2052 | 8,662,648 | -0.36% | 112 |
| 2057 | 8,500,956 | -0.38% | 111 |
| 2062 | 8,325,674 | -0.42% | 110 |
| 2067 | 8,143,847 | -0.44% | 111 |
| 2072 | 7,979,863 | -0.41% | 111 |
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Budapest has a metropolitan area population of 1,685,165, comprising 17.58%% of Hungary's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Budapest | 1,685,165 | 17.58% |
| 2 | Debrecen | 202,893 | 2.12% |
| 3 | Szeged | 156,780 | 1.64% |
| 4 | Miskolc | 139,465 | 1.45% |
| 5 | Pecs | 139,439 | 1.45% |
| 6 | Gyor | 129,970 | 1.36% |
| 7 | Nyiregyhaza | 114,407 | 1.19% |
| 8 | Kecskemet | 108,829 | 1.14% |
| 9 | Szekesfehervar | 95,306 | 0.99% |
| 10 | Szombathely | 76,499 | 0.8% |
As of 2026, Hungary has a total population of 9,585,818, ranking as the 98th most populous nation in the world.
Hungary has a net population change of approximately -89 people per day, driven by 227 births, 351 deaths, and net immigration of 35 people.
Hungary represents 0.12% of the total global population and 1.29% of Europe's population.
Hungary has a population density of 105.9 people per km² (approximately 274.2 per mi²), making it the 107th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 53.17% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is decreasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Hungary is Hungarian (85.6%) , followed by Unspecified (14.7%) .
As of 2026, Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Hungary, comprising 30.1% of the population.
