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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Hungary’s population is 48% larger than that of Bulgaria, a difference of 3,120,644.
Bulgaria’s surface area is 19% larger than that of Hungary, a difference of 17,967 km².
Hungary’s population density is 77% higher than that of Bulgaria, a difference of 44.8 /km².
Hungary’s nominal GDP is 97% larger than that of Bulgaria, a difference of $109.38 billion.
Hungary’s GDP per capita is 32% higher than that of Bulgaria, a difference of $5,696.
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Sofia
Budapest
6,441,421
9,562,065
110,997 km²
93,030 km²
58 /km²
103 /km²
$113.34 billion · 2024
$222.72 billion · 2024
$17,596 · 2024
$23,292 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe
Bulgarian lev · BGN · Лв.
Hungarian forint · HUF · Ft
Bulgarian
Hungarian, Magyar
+359
+36
.bg
.hu
BG / BGR
HU / HUN
Europe/Sofia
Europe/Budapest
България
Magyarország
| Measure | Bulgaria | Hungary |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Sofia | Budapest |
| Population | 6,441,421 | 9,562,065 |
| Surface area | 110,997 km² | 93,030 km² |
| Population density | 58 /km² | 103 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $113.34 billion · 2024 | $222.72 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $17,596 · 2024 | $23,292 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Eastern Europe | Eastern Europe |
| Currency | Bulgarian lev · BGN · Лв. | Hungarian forint · HUF · Ft |
| Nationality | Bulgarian | Hungarian, Magyar |
| Phone code | +359 | +36 |
| Internet domain | .bg | .hu |
| ISO codes | BG / BGR | HU / HUN |
| Time zone | Europe/Sofia | Europe/Budapest |
| Native name | България | Magyarország |
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Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Bulgaria is a land of soaring mountains, sun‑kissed Black Sea beaches, and ancient towns that whisper tales of empires and endurance.
Full Bulgaria profile →Hungary, a landlocked nation in the heart of Central Europe, dazzles visitors with its blend of historic grandeur, vibrant folk traditions, and dynamic modern cities, all set against a backdrop of rolling plains and shimmering rivers.
Full Hungary profile →The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia.
Bulgaria has a recorded population of approximately 6,441,421 people.
Bulgaria covers an area of about 110,997 km².
Bulgaria has a population density of roughly 58 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Bulgaria has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $113.34 billion as of 2024.
Bulgaria has a GDP per capita of approximately $17,596.
Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian lev (BGN), with the symbol Лв..
Bulgaria is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Bulgaria is България.
People from Bulgaria are referred to as Bulgarian.
The international dialing code for Bulgaria is +359.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bulgaria is .bg.
Bulgaria uses the Europe/Sofia time zone.
Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Bulgaria is a land of soaring mountains, sun‑kissed Black Sea beaches, and ancient towns that whisper tales of empires and endurance.
The capital of Hungary is Budapest.
Hungary has a recorded population of approximately 9,562,065 people.
Hungary covers an area of about 93,030 km².
Hungary has a population density of roughly 103 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Hungary has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $222.72 billion as of 2024.
Hungary has a GDP per capita of approximately $23,292.
Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF), with the symbol Ft.
Hungary is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Hungary is Magyarország.
People from Hungary are referred to as Hungarian, Magyar.
The international dialing code for Hungary is +36.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Hungary is .hu.
Hungary uses the Europe/Budapest time zone.
Hungary, a landlocked nation in the heart of Central Europe, dazzles visitors with its blend of historic grandeur, vibrant folk traditions, and dynamic modern cities, all set against a backdrop of rolling plains and shimmering rivers.