Over the observed years, the population of Hungary gradually decreased. On January 1, 2024, the country' s population amounted to 9.6 million people, compared to over 10.4 million recorded in 1989. What are the drivers of population decline?   Emigration is just one of the causes behind Hungary’s decreasing population. Over the past decade, the number of deaths exceeded the number of live births in the country each year, which contributed to the country’s aging population. The Hungarian government has introduced various financial incentives to fight this phenomenon and increase fertility rates in the country, however, it remains to be seen whether these measures will bring the desired results. From which countries are people immigrating to Hungary?   Net migration in Hungary has presented positive values over the past years, meaning that the number of immigrants exceeded the number of people leaving the country. In 2022, the highest number of foreigners arrived from Ukraine, their number measuring at nearly 15 thousand. Germans constituted the second-largest group with approximately 3.8 thousand people moving to Hungary during the same year.

Total current population for Hungary in 2025 is 9,870,870, a 1.24% decline from 2024.

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<li>Total population for Hungary in 2024 was <strong>9,994,993</strong>, a <strong>1.59% decline</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Total population for Hungary in 2023 was <strong>10,156,239</strong>, a <strong>1.9% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Total population for Hungary in 2022 was <strong>9,967,308</strong>, a <strong>2.65% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

Over the observed years, the number of women in Hungary exceeded the number of men. As of January 1, 2024, the country's female population amounted to 4,961 thousand with approximately 4,623 thousand men living in Hungary at the same time.

Key information about Hungary population

• The Hungary population reached 9.5 million people in Dec 2025, compared with the previously reported figure of 9.6 million people in Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 10.7 million people in Dec 1980 and a record low of 9.2 million people in Dec 1949

• In the latest reports, Hungary Unemployment Rate dropped to 4.3 % in Jan 2025
• Monthly earnings of the Hungary population was 1,884.3 USD in Dec 2024
• Hungary Labour Force Participation Rate dropped to 68.0 % in Dec 2024

The total population in Hungary was estimated at 9.6 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Hungary Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, Hungary’s population totaled 9.6 million. The number of inhabitants residing in Budapest decreased over the past years, measuring at 1.69 million as of January 1, 2024. The population of other towns and villages also showed a slight decrease in recent years. Permanent internal migration increases The number of people permanently changing their place of residence within the country has increased in Hungary lately. Permanent internal migration peaked in 2021 at more than 307,000 individuals, while, in 2010, this figure stood at approximately 202,000. In 2023, the number of Hungarians migrating internally totaled 221,000. Budapest real estate market In addition to the country’s decreasing population, real estate prices in Budapest also contribute to the declining number of Hungarians living in the capital. As of April 2024, the lowest average monthly rental prices were recorded in districts XXIII and XVIII, at approximately 190,000 forints. By comparison, the highest rental prices were recorded in district V at 380,000 forints.

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in Hungary was reported at 106 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Hungary - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

The total population of Hungary amounts to approximately 9.56 million people in 2025.Fluctuating decline between 1980 and 2025A total decrease by approximately 1.15 million people can be seen between 1980 and 2025. This decrease however did not happen continuously.Continuous decline between 2025 and 2030In 2030 the total population will be roughly 9.44 million people, according to forecasts. This indicates an overall decrease by approximately 120 thousand people since 2025. This decrease reflects a consistent falling trend.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Population growth (annual %) in Hungary was reported at --0.54262 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Hungary - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Hungary was reported at 25.44 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Hungary - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Hungary Population: EA: Male: Age 15 to 74: Employed data was reported at 2,480.545 Person th in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,491.183 Person th for Sep 2024. Hungary Population: EA: Male: Age 15 to 74: Employed data is updated quarterly, averaging 2,388.681 Person th from Mar 2009 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,523.537 Person th in Sep 2023 and a record low of 1,953.810 Person th in Mar 2010. Hungary Population: EA: Male: Age 15 to 74: Employed data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Hungarian Central Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hungary – Table HU.G001: Population.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Working-Age Population Total: From 25 to 54 Years for Hungary (LFWA25TTHUA647N) from 1999 to 2024 about Hungary, 25 to 54 years, working-age, and population.

Hungary Population: EA: Male: Age 15 to 74: Employed data was reported at 2,493.456 Person th in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,480.545 Person th for Dec 2024. Hungary Population: EA: Male: Age 15 to 74: Employed data is updated quarterly, averaging 2,393.114 Person th from Mar 2009 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 65 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,523.537 Person th in Sep 2023 and a record low of 1,953.810 Person th in Mar 2010. Hungary Population: EA: Male: Age 15 to 74: Employed data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Hungarian Central Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hungary – Table HU.G001: Population.

The average age for both men and women increased over the observed years in Hungary. As of January 1, 2024, the average age of the male population amounted to 41.1 years, while in the case of women, the average age was 45.1 years old.

Population, female (% of total population) in Hungary was reported at 52.01 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Hungary - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

Over the observed period, the share of the Hungarian population above the age of 65 increased year over year. In 2023, people aged between 15 to 64 years old accounted for around 65 percent of the population, while Hungarians above the age of 65 years old made up a further 21 percent.

Population ages 20-24, male (% of male population) in Hungary was reported at 5.5775 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Hungary - Population ages 20-24, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

As of January 1, 2024, Budapest had the highest number of foreign residents totaling 114 thousand. At the same time, Nógrád had the lowest number of foreign citizens among its population.

There were 7 109 300 Facebook users in Hungary in July 2024, which accounted for 75% of its entire population. The majority of them were women - 53.4%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (1 556 600). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 65 and above, where women lead by 313 500.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Working-Age Population Male: From 55 to 64 Years for Hungary (LFWA55MAHUQ647S) from Q1 1999 to Q4 2024 about 55 to 64 years, Hungary, working-age, males, and population.