Spain vs Hungary
Every indicator for Spain and Hungary side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Spain | Hungary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 49,355,143 | 9,514,251 | +418.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,906 | 246 | +674.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 38,627 | 25,907 | +49.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 76.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 505,976 | 93,030 | +443.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 98 | 102 | −4.6% |
| Median age (years) | 46.1 | 43.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 93.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 10.4 | 4.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.7 | 4.4 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 80.5 | 70.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 24,615 | 4,735 | +419.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.43 | 2.16 | −33.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.20 | 4.43 | −27.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 499 | 498 | +0.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 199,000 | 46,000 | +332.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.0 | 4.8 | −16.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.87 | 0.95 | −8.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Spain relative to Hungary; a positive value favors Spain. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Spain is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Hungary leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 7.7 times; they are closest on military expenditure per capita.
Key differences
- Spain's gdp (nominal) (1,906) is about 7.7 times Hungary's (246).
- Spain's area (505,976) is about 5.4 times Hungary's (93,030).
- Spain's military expenditure (2024) (24,615) is about 5.2 times Hungary's (4,735).
- Spain's population (2025) (49,355,143) is about 5.2 times Hungary's (9,514,251).
- Spain's armed forces personnel (2020) (199,000) is about 4.3 times Hungary's (46,000).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Spain and Hungary differ most?
In gdp (nominal). Spain records 1,906 against Hungary's 246 — a ratio of roughly 7.7 to one.
Where are Spain and Hungary most alike?
In military expenditure per capita, at 499 and 498 — a gap of only %0.2.
On how many indicators is Spain ahead of Hungary?
Spain is higher on 7 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Hungary on 5. 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