Hungary vs Portugal
Every indicator for Hungary and Portugal side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Hungary | Portugal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,514,251 | 10,804,871 | −11.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 246 | 347 | −29.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 25,907 | 32,082 | −19.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 82.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 93,030 | 92,230 | +0.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 102 | 117 | −12.7% |
| Median age (years) | 43.9 | 46.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.8 | 88.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.5 | 6.2 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 4.4 | 2.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 70.7 | 61.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 4,735 | 4,642 | +2.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.16 | 1.53 | +41.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.43 | 3.57 | +24.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 498 | 430 | +15.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 46,000 | 52,000 | −11.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.8 | 4.8 | +0.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.95 | 1.01 | −5.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Hungary relative to Portugal; a positive value favors Hungary. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Hungary is 11.9% lower than Portugal.
- On gdp (nominal), Hungary is 29.1% lower than Portugal.
- On gdp per capita, Hungary is 19.2% lower than Portugal.
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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