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HungaryvsPoland

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Poland is higher

Poland records 36,559,233, about 3.82× the other value.

Surface area

Poland is higher

Poland records 313,930 km², about 3.37× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Poland is higher

Poland records $917.77 billion, about 4.12× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇭🇺 Hungary9,562,065
🇵🇱 Poland36,559,233

Poland’s population is 282% larger than that of Hungary, a difference of 26,997,168.

Surface area

🇭🇺 Hungary93,030 km²
🇵🇱 Poland313,930 km²

Poland’s surface area is 237% larger than that of Hungary, a difference of 220,900 km².

Population density

🇭🇺 Hungary103 /km²
🇵🇱 Poland116 /km²

Poland’s population density is 13% higher than that of Hungary, a difference of 13.7 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇭🇺 Hungary$222.72 billion · 2024
🇵🇱 Poland$917.77 billion · 2024

Poland’s nominal GDP is 312% larger than that of Hungary, a difference of $695.04 billion.

GDP per capita

🇭🇺 Hungary$23,292 · 2024
🇵🇱 Poland$25,104 · 2024

Poland’s GDP per capita is 7.8% higher than that of Hungary, a difference of $1,811.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Budapest

Warsaw

Population

9,562,065

36,559,233

Surface area

93,030 km²

313,930 km²

Population density

103 /km²

116 /km²

Nominal GDP

$222.72 billion · 2024

$917.77 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$23,292 · 2024

$25,104 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe

Currency

Hungarian forint · HUF · Ft

Polish złoty · PLN · zł

Nationality

Hungarian, Magyar

Polish

Phone code

+36

+48

Internet domain

.hu

.pl

ISO codes

HU / HUN

PL / POL

Time zone

Europe/Budapest

Europe/Warsaw

Native name

Magyarország

Polska

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About Hungary

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.

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About Poland

Poland, located in Central Europe, is a captivating country known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse landscapes. Known as the 'Land of a Thousand Lakes', it offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and rural charm.

Full Poland profile →

Hungary & Poland: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Hungary?

The capital of Hungary is Budapest.

What is the population of Hungary?

Hungary has a recorded population of approximately 9,562,065 people.

How big is Hungary?

Hungary covers an area of about 93,030 km².

What is the population density of Hungary?

Hungary has a population density of roughly 103 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Hungary?

Hungary has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $222.72 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Hungary?

Hungary has a GDP per capita of approximately $23,292.

What currency is used in Hungary?

Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF), with the symbol Ft.

Where is Hungary located?

Hungary is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Hungary?

The native name of Hungary is Magyarország.

What are people from Hungary called?

People from Hungary are referred to as Hungarian, Magyar.

What is the phone calling code for Hungary?

The international dialing code for Hungary is +36.

What is the internet domain for Hungary?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Hungary is .hu.

What time zone is Hungary in?

Hungary uses the Europe/Budapest time zone.

What is Hungary known for?

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.

What is the capital of Poland?

The capital of Poland is Warsaw.

What is the population of Poland?

Poland has a recorded population of approximately 36,559,233 people.

How big is Poland?

Poland covers an area of about 313,930 km².

What is the population density of Poland?

Poland has a population density of roughly 116 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Poland?

Poland has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $917.77 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Poland?

Poland has a GDP per capita of approximately $25,104.

What currency is used in Poland?

Poland uses the Polish złoty (PLN), with the symbol zł.

Where is Poland located?

Poland is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Poland?

The native name of Poland is Polska.

What are people from Poland called?

People from Poland are referred to as Polish.

What is the phone calling code for Poland?

The international dialing code for Poland is +48.

What is the internet domain for Poland?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Poland is .pl.

What time zone is Poland in?

Poland uses the Europe/Warsaw time zone.

What is Poland known for?

Poland, located in Central Europe, is a captivating country known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse landscapes. Known as the 'Land of a Thousand Lakes', it offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and rural charm.