Austria vs Hungary
Every indicator for Austria and Hungary side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Austria | Hungary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,208,163 | 9,514,251 | −3.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 579 | 246 | +135.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 62,930 | 25,907 | +142.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 76.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 83,879 | 93,030 | −9.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 110 | 102 | +7.3% |
| Median age (years) | 44.1 | 43.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.9 | 93.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.6 | 4.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.5 | 4.4 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 70.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 5,259 | 4,735 | +11.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.00 | 2.16 | −53.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 1.85 | 4.43 | −58.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 571 | 498 | +14.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 23,000 | 46,000 | −50.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 4.8 | −48.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.50 | 0.95 | −47.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Austria relative to Hungary; a positive value favors Austria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Hungary is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Austria leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in gdp per capita, about 2.4 times; they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Austria's gdp per capita (62,930) is about 2.4 times Hungary's (25,907).
- Hungary's military expenditure as a share of government spending (4.43) is about 2.4 times Austria's (1.85).
- Austria's gdp (nominal) (579) is about 2.4 times Hungary's (246).
- Hungary's military expenditure as a share of gdp (2.16) is about 2.2 times Austria's (1.00).
- Hungary's armed forces personnel (2020) (46,000) is about 2.0 times Austria's (23,000).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Austria and Hungary differ most?
In gdp per capita. Austria records 62,930 against Hungary's 25,907 — a ratio of roughly 2.4 to one.
Where are Austria and Hungary most alike?
In population (2025), at 9,514,251 and 9,208,163 — a gap of only %3.3.
On how many indicators is Austria ahead of Hungary?
Austria is higher on 5 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Hungary on 7. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI