Hungary has experienced significant demographic changes over the past several decades, characterized by a steady population decline. After peaking at around 10.7 million people in the early 1980s, Hungary’s population has gradually decreased, reaching approximately 9.6 million by 2024. This decline is primarily due to low birth rates, an aging population, and emigration, as more Hungarians seek opportunities abroad. Despite government initiatives to encourage higher birth rates and support families, the natural decrease—where deaths outnumber births—continues to be a major factor. As a result, Hungary faces challenges related to labor shortages, an increasing dependency ratio, and the long-term sustainability of its social welfare systems.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 9,338,000 | 104.2 |
| 1955 | 9,825,000 | 109.6 |
| 1960 | 9,983,512 | 111.4 |
| 1965 | 10,152,934 | 113.3 |
| 1970 | 10,337,004 | 115.4 |
| 1975 | 10,531,820 | 117.5 |
| 1980 | 10,711,122 | 119.5 |
| 1985 | 10,648,713 | 118.8 |
| 1990 | 10,371,878 | 115.7 |
| 1995 | 10,280,807 | 114.7 |
| 2000 | 10,147,425 | 113.2 |
| 2005 | 10,057,624 | 112.2 |
| 2010 | 9,989,465 | 111.5 |
| 2015 | 9,884,329 | 110.3 |
| 2020 | 9,756,400 | 108.9 |
| 2022 | 9,699,577 | 108.2 |
| 2023 | 9,670,009 | 107.9 |
| 2024 | 9,639,550 | 107.6 |
| 2025 | 9,608,199 | 107.2 |
| 2030 | 9,439,076 | 105.3 |
| 2035 | 9,254,346 | 103.3 |
| 2040 | 9,062,397 | 101.1 |
| 2045 | 8,865,907 | 98.9 |
| 2050 | 8,664,334 | 96.7 |
| 2055 | 8,453,313 | 94.3 |
| 2060 | 8,228,207 | 91.8 |
| 2065 | 7,992,911 | 89.2 |
| 2070 | 7,756,343 | 86.6 |
| 2075 | 7,530,463 | 84 |
| 2080 | 7,321,786 | 81.7 |
| 2085 | 7,132,330 | 79.6 |
| 2090 | 6,957,649 | 77.6 |
| 2095 | 6,795,114 | 75.8 |
| 2100 | 6,643,257 | 74.1 |
Data from US Census International Database