Hungary is a country in Eastern Europe, Europe. In 2025 it has about 9.6 million people (UN estimate), the 96th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1955Population: 96th
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Region
Eastern Europe, Europe
Population
about 9.6 million (96th)
Area
93,025 km² (106th)
UN member since
December 14, 1955
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Hungary in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 9.6 million, the 96th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/13 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 93,025 km², the 106th largest of the 193. That is about 1/4 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 104.
Joining the United Nations
Hungary joined the United Nations on December 14, 1955.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
15 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Hungary’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Hungary on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Hungary, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 10 UN member states in Eastern Europe. The one with the most people is Russian Federation.