Hungary vs Poland

Every indicator for Hungary and Poland side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.

Indicator comparison
IndicatorHungaryPolandDifference
Population (2025) (people)9,514,25136,435,861−73.9%
GDP (nominal) (billion $)2461,035−76.2%
GDP per capita ($)25,90728,420−8.8%
Life expectancy (years)76.778.4
Area (km²)93,030313,930−70.4%
Population density (people/km²)102116−11.9%
Median age (years)43.942.1
Internet usage (%)93.888.6
Unemployment rate (%)4.53.0
Inflation (%)4.43.8
Urban population (%)70.760.1
Military expenditure (2024) (million $)4,73538,001−87.5%
Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%)2.164.15−48.0%
Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%)4.438.47−47.7%
Military expenditure per capita ($)4981,043−52.3%
Armed forces personnel (2020) (people)46,000189,000−75.7%
Armed forces per 1,000 people (people)4.85.2−6.8%
Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%)0.951.04−8.7%

The difference column shows the percentage gap of Hungary relative to Poland; a positive value favors Hungary. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.

Key differences

  • On population (2025), Hungary is 73.9% lower than Poland.
  • On gdp (nominal), Hungary is 76.2% lower than Poland.
  • On gdp per capita, Hungary is 8.8% lower than Poland.
Hungary and Poland — core indicators
010 mn20 mn30 mn40 mnPopulation (2025)GDP (nominal)GDP per capitaAreaPopulation (2025) — Hungary: 9.514.251GDP (nominal) — Hungary: 246GDP per capita — Hungary: 25.907Area — Hungary: 93.030Population (2025) — Poland: 36.435.861GDP (nominal) — Poland: 1.035GDP per capita — Poland: 28.420Area — Poland: 313.930
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.

Other comparisons involving Hungary or Poland.

Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI