Belarus vs Hungary: Urban and rural population
Belarus
7.15 million
in 2025
Hungary
6.81 million
in 2025
Belarus rank
83rd
Hungary rank
86th
Urban and rural population over time
- Belarus
- Hungary
How they compare
Belarus currently reports 7.15 million against 6.81 million in Hungary, a difference of 343,190.
That makes Belarus's figure about 1.1 times Hungary's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 76 shared years of data; in 1950 it was Hungary ahead.
Belarus ranks 83rd and Hungary ranks 86th of 236 countries.
Across the 8 decades both report, Belarus averaged higher in 4 and Hungary in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belarus | Hungary | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.00 million | 5.12 million | 3.12 million | Hungary |
| 1960s | 3.25 million | 5.49 million | 2.24 million | Hungary |
| 1970s | 4.64 million | 5.92 million | 1.28 million | Hungary |
| 1980s | 6.07 million | 6.26 million | 190,257 | Hungary |
| 1990s | 6.91 million | 6.45 million | 461,558 | Belarus |
| 2000s | 6.99 million | 6.66 million | 333,131 | Belarus |
| 2010s | 7.23 million | 6.91 million | 314,980 | Belarus |
| 2020s | 7.20 million | 6.82 million | 384,105 | Belarus |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher urban and rural population, Belarus or Hungary?
- Belarus, at 7.15 million against 6.81 million in Hungary as of 2025.
- What is the difference in urban and rural population between Belarus and Hungary?
- 343,190, with Belarus ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belarus and Hungary?
- 76 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2025.
- How do Belarus and Hungary rank globally for urban and rural population?
- Belarus ranks 83rd and Hungary ranks 86th of 236 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Urban and rural population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.