Historical population data in Hungary
Hungary: Historical population data was 9.51 million Persons in 2025. β¬ Flat
Historical population data in Hungary, 1950β2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for historical population data in Hungary is 9.51 million Persons, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, historical population data in Hungary peaked at 10.71 million Persons in 1981 and was at its lowest, 9.34 million Persons, in 1950.
That places Hungary 29th out of 43 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 9.69 million Persons | 9.34 million Persons | 9.94 million Persons | 10 |
| 1960s | 10.14 million Persons | 9.98 million Persons | 10.30 million Persons | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.52 million Persons | 10.34 million Persons | 10.70 million Persons | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.65 million Persons | 10.48 million Persons | 10.71 million Persons | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.33 million Persons | 10.24 million Persons | 10.37 million Persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.11 million Persons | 10.02 million Persons | 10.21 million Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.83 million Persons | 9.69 million Persons | 10.00 million Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.60 million Persons | 9.51 million Persons | 9.67 million Persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More population data for Hungary
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.215 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 324,096 (2100)
- Population density 81.75 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.215 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3021 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.335 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,817 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates -0.3351 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.41 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 72,359 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is historical population data in Hungary?
- Historical population data in Hungary was 9.51 million Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest historical population data recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 10.71 million Persons in 1981.
- What is the lowest historical population data recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.34 million Persons in 1950.
- How does Hungary rank for historical population data?
- Hungary ranks 29th out of 43 countries with data for 2025.
- Is historical population data rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Historical population data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents annual population data from 1961 by sex and five year age groups as well as the share of children, youth, the elderly, old-age and total dependency ratios. The data is available for all member countries as well as for the EU27 and G20 countries, Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa and the World total. The data refer to mid-year estimates of the population. See country details in Historical population metadata.