Bulgaria vs Hungary
Every indicator for Bulgaria and Hungary side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Bulgaria | Hungary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 6,433,302 | 9,514,251 | −32.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 131 | 246 | −46.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 20,328 | 25,907 | −21.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.8 | 76.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 110,997 | 93,030 | +19.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 58 | 102 | −43.3% |
| Median age (years) | 46.0 | 43.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 82.4 | 93.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.5 | 4.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 4.6 | 4.4 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 74.2 | 70.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 2,330 | 4,735 | −50.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.15 | 2.16 | −0.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.49 | 4.43 | +23.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 362 | 498 | −27.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 37,000 | 46,000 | −19.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.8 | 4.8 | +19.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.18 | 0.95 | +24.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Bulgaria relative to Hungary; a positive value favors Bulgaria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Hungary is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Bulgaria leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024), about 2.0 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of gdp.
Key differences
- Hungary's military expenditure (2024) (4,735) is about 2.0 times Bulgaria's (2,330).
- On gdp (nominal), Hungary is %88 higher than Bulgaria: 246 against 131.
- On population density, Hungary is %76 higher than Bulgaria: 102 against 58.
- On population (2025), Hungary is %48 higher than Bulgaria: 9,514,251 against 6,433,302.
- On military expenditure per capita, Hungary is %37 higher than Bulgaria: 498 against 362.
Frequently asked questions
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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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