Sweden vs Hungary
Every indicator for Sweden and Hungary side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Sweden | Hungary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,596,620 | 9,514,251 | +11.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 669 | 246 | +172.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 63,133 | 25,907 | +143.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.1 | 76.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 528,660 | 93,030 | +468.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 20 | 102 | −80.4% |
| Median age (years) | 41.1 | 43.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 93.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 8.7 | 4.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.7 | 4.4 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 89.1 | 70.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 12,040 | 4,735 | +154.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.00 | 2.16 | −7.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.12 | 4.43 | −7.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,136 | 498 | +128.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 15,000 | 46,000 | −67.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.4 | 4.8 | −70.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.27 | 0.95 | −71.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Sweden relative to Hungary; a positive value favors Sweden. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Sweden is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Hungary on 6. The widest separation is in area (about 5.7×); they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- Sweden's area (528,660) is about 5.7 times Hungary's (93,030).
- Hungary's population density (102) is about 5.1 times Sweden's (20).
- Hungary's armed forces as a share of the labor force (0.95) is about 3.5 times Sweden's (0.27).
- Hungary's armed forces per 1,000 people (4.8) is about 3.4 times Sweden's (1.4).
- Hungary's armed forces personnel (2020) (46,000) is about 3.1 times Sweden's (15,000).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Sweden and Hungary differ most?
In area. Sweden records 528,660 against Hungary's 93,030 — a ratio of roughly 5.7 to one.
Where are Sweden and Hungary most alike?
In military expenditure as a share of government spending, at 4.43 and 4.12 — a gap of only %7.5.
On how many indicators is Sweden ahead of Hungary?
Sweden 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