Hungary vs Romania: Population density by NUTS 3 region

Hungary
104.8
in 2024
Romania
81.3
in 2024
Hungary rank
28th
Romania rank
31st

Population density by NUTS 3 region over time

  • Hungary
  • Romania
0255075100199020072024

How they compare

Hungary currently reports 104.8 against 81.3 in Romania, a difference of 23.5.

That makes Hungary's figure about 1.3 times Romania's.

Across all 35 years both countries report, Hungary has been ahead every year.

Hungary ranks 28th and Romania ranks 31st of 49 countries.

Hungary has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Hungary Romania Difference Ahead
1990s 110.02 99.02 11 Hungary
2000s 108.64 94.61 14.03 Hungary
2010s 107.28 86.95 20.33 Hungary
2020s 105.84 81.78 24.06 Hungary

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population density by nuts 3 region, Hungary or Romania?
Hungary, at 104.8 against 81.3 in Romania as of 2024.
What is the difference in population density by nuts 3 region between Hungary and Romania?
23.5, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Romania?
35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Hungary and Romania rank globally for population density by nuts 3 region?
Hungary ranks 28th and Romania ranks 31st of 49 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Population density by NUTS 3 region. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Population density by NUTS 3 region
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
1,982 places, 56,455 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed