Belgium vs Hungary
Every indicator for Belgium and Hungary side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Belgium | Hungary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 11,941,781 | 9,514,251 | +25.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 725 | 246 | +194.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,750 | 25,907 | +134.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 76.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 30,689 | 93,030 | −67.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 389 | 102 | +280.5% |
| Median age (years) | 41.9 | 43.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 93.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.9 | 4.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 4.4 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 87.7 | 70.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 8,562 | 4,735 | +80.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.28 | 2.16 | −40.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.36 | 4.43 | −46.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 717 | 498 | +44.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 24,000 | 46,000 | −47.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.0 | 4.8 | −58.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.47 | 0.95 | −50.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Belgium relative to Hungary; a positive value favors Belgium. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Belgium is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Hungary on 6. The widest separation is in population density (about 3.8×); they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Belgium's population density (389) is about 3.8 times Hungary's (102).
- Hungary's area (93,030) is about 3.0 times Belgium's (30,689).
- Belgium's gdp (nominal) (725) is about 2.9 times Hungary's (246).
- Hungary's armed forces per 1,000 people (4.8) is about 2.4 times Belgium's (2.0).
- Belgium's gdp per capita (60,750) is about 2.3 times Hungary's (25,907).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Belgium and Hungary differ most?
In population density. Belgium records 389 against Hungary's 102 — a ratio of roughly 3.8 to one.
Where are Belgium and Hungary most alike?
In population (2025), at 11,941,781 and 9,514,251 — a gap of only %26.
On how many indicators is Belgium ahead of Hungary?
Belgium is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Hungary on 6. 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