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The Population Density in Hungary (2018 - 2026, People per square kilometres)

  • The Population density in Hungary attained a value of 106.64 People per square kilometres in 2021

  • The indicator recorded a historical decline (CAGR) of 0.15% between 2018 to 2021, and is expected to decline by...

  • GlobalData projects the figure to decline at a CAGR of ...

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The Population Density in Hungary (2018 - 2026, People per square kilometres)

Published: Apr 2025
Source: GlobalData

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Global Population Density Overview 

With a population density of 19,737 people per square kilometer, Macao in China was the most densely inhabited country in the world in 2020. Monaco ranked second in terms of population density with 19,361 people per square kilometer. China and Monaco were the only two countries globally that had a population density of more than 10,000 people per square kilometer. Singapore was rated third in terms of population density with 8,019 people per square kilometer in 2020. Singapore is followed by Hong Kong and Gibraltar, with a population density of 7,126 and 3,369 people per square kilometer. China, Monaco, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Gibraltar make up the five most densely populated countries in the world. 

The Population Density in Hungary 

Between 2015-2021, the population density in Hungary was highest in the year 2015 and lowest in 2021. The Population density reached 106.64 people per square kilometer in 2021. Between 2015 to 2021, the population density of Hungary decreased by 1.1%. On a year-on-year basis, the population density decreased by 0.2% in 2021. 

Factors Affecting the Population Density of a Country   

There are multiple physical factors including the terrain, climate, water supply, and soil that can affect the growth of population density of an individual country. Female infertility rates, Birth rates, healthcare facilities, increasing urbanization, immigration & emigration rates, education, and other social & cultural aspects are the secondary factors that affect the distribution and density of the population.  

Most Populous Places in Hungary in 2021 

The culture of Hungary, a popular tourist destination today, is influenced by both the East and the West, and has been inhabited by Celts, Romans and Huns throughout its history. Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is bisected by the river Donau and is often cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. With many stunning buildings, including museums and cultural facilities, it attracts more than 4 million tourists each year. Budapest has 1,752,704 inhabitants, an increase to 3,303,786 in the metropolitan area, which is 33% of Hungary's population. 

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