Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Hungary
Hungary: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was -0.2804 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-0.2804 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 517.1%
World rank
192nd
of 233 countries
All-time high
0.6019 % change on previous year
in 1976
All-time low
-0.4612 % change on previous year
in 2022
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Hungary, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Hungary stood at -0.2804 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 517.1% on the previous year and down 26.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Hungary peaked at 0.6019 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -0.4612 % change on previous year, in 2022.
That places Hungary 192nd out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Hungary, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.2981 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0.2604 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 1973 | 0.3263 % change on previous year | +25.3% |
| 1974 | 0.3128 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 1975 | 0.5794 % change on previous year | +85.3% |
| 1976 | 0.6019 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 1977 | 0.5044 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 1978 | 0.4292 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 1979 | 0.2686 % change on previous year | -37.4% |
| 1980 | 0.2576 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 1981 | -0.1243 % change on previous year | -148.2% |
| 1982 | -0.175 % change on previous year | +40.8% |
| 1983 | -0.2596 % change on previous year | +48.4% |
| 1984 | -0.3627 % change on previous year | +39.7% |
| 1985 | -0.3659 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1986 | -0.3341 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 1987 | -0.3514 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 1988 | -0.3336 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 1989 | -0.3261 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1990 | -0.3847 % change on previous year | +18.0% |
| 1991 | -0.0404 % change on previous year | -89.5% |
| 1992 | -0.0193 % change on previous year | -52.4% |
| 1993 | -0.1099 % change on previous year | +470.1% |
| 1994 | -0.1717 % change on previous year | +56.3% |
| 1995 | -0.1556 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 1996 | -0.1762 % change on previous year | +13.2% |
| 1997 | -0.222 % change on previous year | +26.0% |
| 1998 | -0.2371 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 1999 | -0.2864 % change on previous year | +20.8% |
| 2000 | -0.336 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 2001 | -0.2352 % change on previous year | -30.0% |
| 2002 | -0.2348 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2003 | -0.32 % change on previous year | +36.3% |
| 2004 | -0.2618 % change on previous year | -18.2% |
| 2005 | -0.1971 % change on previous year | -24.7% |
| 2006 | -0.2005 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 2007 | -0.1124 % change on previous year | -43.9% |
| 2008 | -0.2041 % change on previous year | +81.6% |
| 2009 | -0.1427 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 2010 | -0.1619 % change on previous year | +13.5% |
| 2011 | -0.2834 % change on previous year | +75.0% |
| 2012 | -0.3672 % change on previous year | +29.6% |
| 2013 | -0.2369 % change on previous year | -35.5% |
| 2014 | -0.3133 % change on previous year | +32.2% |
| 2015 | -0.2226 % change on previous year | -28.9% |
| 2016 | -0.2566 % change on previous year | +15.3% |
| 2017 | -0.3264 % change on previous year | +27.2% |
| 2018 | -0.1816 % change on previous year | -44.3% |
| 2019 | -0.0475 % change on previous year | -73.9% |
| 2020 | -0.0353 % change on previous year | -25.6% |
| 2021 | -0.3924 % change on previous year | +1011.4% |
| 2022 | -0.4612 % change on previous year | +17.5% |
| 2023 | -0.0227 % change on previous year | -95.1% |
| 2024 | 0.0672 % change on previous year | -396.0% |
| 2025 | -0.2804 % change on previous year | -517.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.3979 % change on previous year | 0.2604 % change on previous year | 0.6019 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -0.2375 % change on previous year | -0.3659 % change on previous year | 0.2576 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.1803 % change on previous year | -0.3847 % change on previous year | -0.0193 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.2245 % change on previous year | -0.336 % change on previous year | -0.1124 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.2397 % change on previous year | -0.3672 % change on previous year | -0.0475 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.1875 % change on previous year | -0.4612 % change on previous year | 0.0672 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 189 Greenland -0.1557 % change on previous year compare
- 190 China -0.2238 % change on previous year compare
- 191 Mauritius -0.2301 % change on previous year compare
- 193 Montenegro -0.2992 % change on previous year compare
- 194 Italy -0.3104 % change on previous year compare
- 195 Germany -0.3385 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Hungary
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2145 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3612 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,817 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.335 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3021 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.215 (2100)
- Population density 81.75 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 324,096 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Hungary?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Hungary was -0.2804 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 0.6019 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.4612 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Hungary rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Hungary ranks 192nd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.