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 | Hungary | Poland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,514,251 | 36,435,861 | −73.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 246 | 1,035 | −76.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 25,907 | 28,420 | −8.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 78.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 93,030 | 313,930 | −70.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 102 | 116 | −11.9% |
| Median age (years) | 43.9 | 42.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.8 | 88.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.5 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 4.4 | 3.8 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 70.7 | 60.1 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 4,735 | 38,001 | −87.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.16 | 4.15 | −48.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.43 | 8.47 | −47.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 498 | 1,043 | −52.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 46,000 | 189,000 | −75.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.8 | 5.2 | −6.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.95 | 1.04 | −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.
At a glance
Poland records the higher figure on all 12 comparable indicators, Hungary on none. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024); the two come closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- Poland's military expenditure (2024) (38,001) is about 8.0 times Hungary's (4,735).
- Poland's gdp (nominal) (1,035) is about 4.2 times Hungary's (246).
- Poland's armed forces personnel (2020) (189,000) is about 4.1 times Hungary's (46,000).
- Poland's population (2025) (36,435,861) is about 3.8 times Hungary's (9,514,251).
- Poland's area (313,930) is about 3.4 times Hungary's (93,030).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Hungary and Poland differ most?
In military expenditure (2024). Poland records 38,001 against Hungary's 4,735 — a ratio of roughly 8.0 to one.
Where are Hungary and Poland most alike?
In armed forces per 1,000 people, at 5.2 and 4.8 — a gap of only %7.3.
On how many indicators is Hungary ahead of Poland?
Hungary is higher on 0 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Poland on 12. 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