Historical population data in Hungary
Hungary: Historical population data was 9.51 million Persons in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
9.51 million Persons
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
29th
of 43 countries
All-time high
10.71 million Persons
in 1981
All-time low
9.34 million Persons
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Historical population data in Hungary, 1950–2025
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.
Historical population data in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 9.34 million Persons | — |
| 1951 | 9.42 million Persons | +0.9% |
| 1952 | 9.50 million Persons | +0.9% |
| 1953 | 9.60 million Persons | +1.0% |
| 1954 | 9.71 million Persons | +1.2% |
| 1955 | 9.82 million Persons | +1.2% |
| 1956 | 9.86 million Persons | +0.3% |
| 1957 | 9.84 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 1958 | 9.88 million Persons | +0.4% |
| 1959 | 9.94 million Persons | +0.6% |
| 1960 | 9.98 million Persons | +0.5% |
| 1961 | 10.03 million Persons | +0.4% |
| 1962 | 10.06 million Persons | +0.3% |
| 1963 | 10.09 million Persons | +0.3% |
| 1964 | 10.12 million Persons | +0.3% |
| 1965 | 10.15 million Persons | +0.3% |
| 1966 | 10.18 million Persons | +0.3% |
| 1967 | 10.22 million Persons | +0.4% |
| 1968 | 10.26 million Persons | +0.4% |
| 1969 | 10.30 million Persons | +0.4% |
| 1970 | 10.34 million Persons | +0.4% |
| 1971 | 10.37 million Persons | +0.3% |
| 1972 | 10.40 million Persons | +0.3% |
| 1973 | 10.43 million Persons | +0.3% |
| 1974 | 10.48 million Persons | +0.4% |
| 1975 | 10.54 million Persons | +0.6% |
| 1976 | 10.60 million Persons | +0.6% |
| 1977 | 10.65 million Persons | +0.5% |
| 1978 | 10.68 million Persons | +0.3% |
| 1979 | 10.70 million Persons | +0.2% |
| 1980 | 10.71 million Persons | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 10.71 million Persons | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 10.71 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 1983 | 10.69 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 1984 | 10.67 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 1985 | 10.65 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 10.63 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 10.61 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 1988 | 10.60 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 1989 | 10.48 million Persons | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 10.37 million Persons | -1.0% |
| 1991 | 10.37 million Persons | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 10.37 million Persons | -0.0% |
| 1993 | 10.36 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 10.34 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 10.33 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 10.31 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 10.29 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 10.27 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 10.24 million Persons | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 10.21 million Persons | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 10.19 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 10.16 million Persons | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 10.13 million Persons | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 10.11 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 10.09 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 10.07 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 10.06 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 10.04 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 10.02 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 10.00 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 9.96 million Persons | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 9.91 million Persons | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 9.87 million Persons | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 9.83 million Persons | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 9.80 million Persons | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 9.76 million Persons | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 9.73 million Persons | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 9.71 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 9.69 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 9.67 million Persons | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 9.63 million Persons | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 9.61 million Persons | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 9.59 million Persons | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 9.56 million Persons | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 9.51 million Persons | -0.5% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 9.51 million Persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.48 million Persons, 91% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 9.51 million Persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.37 million Persons, 92% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
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
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,817 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3612 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2145 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.97 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2145 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 324,096 people (2100)
- Population density 81.75 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3021 % change on previous year (2100)
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.