Capital of Hungary: Budapest
The capital of Hungary is Budapest. Hungary sits in Europe, has a population of 9,967,308, and uses the HUF. Official languages include Hungarian.
Quick facts
- Capital: Budapest
- Continent: Europe
- Population: ~9,967,308
- Area: 93,028 km²
- Population density: 107 people per km²
- Official language: Hungarian
- Currency: HUF
- ISO code: HU
How big is Hungary?
By population, Hungary ranks 94th in the world, holding roughly 0.13% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 108th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Hungary has 107 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Europe, Hungary is the 16th most populous country of 46.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Hungary in population are Tajikistan (9,952,787) and Papua New Guinea (10,142,619).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Portugal (92,090 km²) and Jordan (89,342 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Hungarian is listed as an official language of Hungary alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Hungary uses the HUF, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Hungary in Europe
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Russia, Germany, United Kingdom and France.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Europe is the block Hungary belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Hungary and a page on the flag of Hungary.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Hungary?
The capital of Hungary is Budapest.
What is the population of Hungary?
About 9,967,308, making it the 94th most populous country in the world.
How big is Hungary?
93,028 square kilometres, ranking 108th by land area, at a density of 107 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Hungary use?
The HUF, which no other country uses.