Hungary Population Live (2026)
The live population of Hungary, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Hungary has an estimated population of about 9.7 million people in 2026 — 0.12% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 61st largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Hungary's latest birth rate (9.1 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (14.2 per 1,000).
Is the population of Hungary growing?
Not from births alone. Around 242 babies are born in Hungary every day, but about 378 people die — so deaths outnumber births by roughly 136 a day (about 49,521 a year). Hungary is one of 17 countries among the 72 we track where this has already happened. It is usually the result of two things at once: a birth rate that has been low for decades, and a large older generation.
A birth rate of 9.1 per 1,000 people is among the lowest in the world — fewer than 10 births per 1,000 people each year — which is the main reason Hungary's population is getting older. It ranks 58th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves Hungary's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in Hungary
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 0.2 | 0.3 | -0.1 |
| Per hour | 10 | 16 | -6 |
| Per day | 242 | 378 | -136 |
| Per week | 1,695 | 2,644 | -950 |
| Per year | 88,361 | 137,882 | -49,521 |
How crowded is Hungary?
With about 9.7 million people living on 93,028 km², Hungary has roughly 104.4 people per square kilometre. That is above the world average of about 61 per km² (34th of 72 for density).
Life expectancy in Hungary
A baby born in Hungary today can expect to live about 76.7 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is above the global average and ranks 42nd of the 72 countries we track. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $18,787 per person (29th of 72), Hungary is an upper-middle or high-income economy. Countries at this level have usually already been through the "demographic transition" — the shift from large families and short lives to small families and long lives.
Hungary at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 9,710,000 | 61 |
| Births per day | 242 | 60 |
| Deaths per day | 378 | 48 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 9.1 | 58 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 14.2 | 2 |
| Natural growth rate | -0.51% / year | 68 |
| Life expectancy | 76.7 years | 42 |
| Population density | 104.4 / km² | 34 |
| GDP per person | $18,787 | 29 |
| Area | 93,028 km² | — |
| Capital | Budapest | — |
| Languages | Hungarian | — |
| Currency | Hungarian Forint (Ft) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Hungary's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Hungary's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hungary in 2026?
The population of Hungary in 2026 is estimated at about 9.7 million people, which is around 0.12% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Hungary every day?
About 242 babies are born in Hungary every day — roughly 10 per hour, or 88,361 per year — based on a birth rate of 9.1 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Hungary every day?
About 378 people die in Hungary every day — roughly 16 per hour, or 137,882 per year — based on a death rate of 14.2 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Hungary growing or shrinking?
Shrinking from natural change: deaths exceed births by about 136 people a day. Migration can offset part of this.
What is the life expectancy in Hungary?
Life expectancy at birth in Hungary is about 76.7 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Hungary population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Hungary's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.