Czechia vs Hungary
Every indicator for Czechia and Hungary side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Czechia | Hungary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,886,878 | 9,514,251 | +14.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 391 | 246 | +58.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,917 | 25,907 | +38.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 76.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 78,871 | 93,030 | −15.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 138 | 102 | +35.0% |
| Median age (years) | 43.7 | 43.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 87.7 | 93.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.8 | 4.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 4.4 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 72.9 | 70.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,525 | 4,735 | +37.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 2.16 | −11.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.32 | 4.43 | −2.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 599 | 498 | +20.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 27,000 | 46,000 | −41.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 4.8 | −48.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.51 | 0.95 | −46.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Czechia relative to Hungary; a positive value favors Czechia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Czechia is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Hungary on 6. The widest separation is in armed forces per 1,000 people (about 1.9×); they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- On armed forces per 1,000 people, Hungary is %95 higher than Czechia: 4.8 against 2.5.
- On armed forces as a share of the labor force, Hungary is %86 higher than Czechia: 0.95 against 0.51.
- On armed forces personnel (2020), Hungary is %70 higher than Czechia: 46,000 against 27,000.
- On gdp (nominal), Czechia is %59 higher than Hungary: 391 against 246.
- On gdp per capita, Czechia is %39 higher than Hungary: 35,917 against 25,907.
Frequently asked questions
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On how many indicators is Czechia ahead of Hungary?
The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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