Hungary vs Russia
Every indicator for Hungary and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Hungary | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,514,251 | 143,513,328 | −93.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 246 | 2,561 | −90.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 25,907 | 17,547 | +47.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 93,030 | 17,125,190 | −99.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 102 | 8 | +1,120.4% |
| Median age (years) | 43.9 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.8 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.5 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 4.4 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 70.7 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 4,735 | 148,967 | −96.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.16 | 7.05 | −69.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.43 | 18.90 | −76.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 498 | 1,038 | −52.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 46,000 | 1,454,000 | −96.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.8 | 10.1 | −52.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.95 | 1.98 | −52.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Hungary relative to Russia; a positive value favors Hungary. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Russia is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Hungary leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in area, about 184 times; they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 17,125,190 against Hungary's 93,030 — roughly 184 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 1,454,000 against Hungary's 46,000 — roughly 32 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 148,967 against Hungary's 4,735 — roughly 31 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 143,513,328 against Hungary's 9,514,251 — roughly 15 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Hungary stands at 102 against Russia's 8 — roughly 12 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Hungary and Russia differ most?
In area. Russia records 17,125,190 against Hungary's 93,030 — a ratio of roughly 184 to one.
Where are Hungary and Russia most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 25,907 and 17,547 — a gap of only %48.
On how many indicators is Hungary ahead of Russia?
Hungary is higher on 2 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Russia on 10. 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