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HungaryvsRomania

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

Romania is higher

Romania records 19,051,804, about 1.99× the other value.

Surface area

Romania is higher

Romania records 238,400 km², about 2.56× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Romania is higher

Romania records $382.56 billion, about 1.72× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇭🇺 Hungary9,562,065
🇷🇴 Romania19,051,804

Romania’s population is 99% larger than that of Hungary, a difference of 9,489,739.

Surface area

🇭🇺 Hungary93,030 km²
🇷🇴 Romania238,400 km²

Romania’s surface area is 156% larger than that of Hungary, a difference of 145,370 km².

Population density

🇭🇺 Hungary103 /km²
🇷🇴 Romania79.9 /km²

Hungary’s population density is 29% higher than that of Romania, a difference of 22.9 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇭🇺 Hungary$222.72 billion · 2024
🇷🇴 Romania$382.56 billion · 2024

Romania’s nominal GDP is 72% larger than that of Hungary, a difference of $159.84 billion.

GDP per capita

🇭🇺 Hungary$23,292 · 2024
🇷🇴 Romania$20,080 · 2024

Hungary’s GDP per capita is 16% higher than that of Romania, a difference of $3,212.

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

Bucharest

Population

9,562,065

19,051,804

Surface area

93,030 km²

238,400 km²

Population density

103 /km²

79.9 /km²

Nominal GDP

$222.72 billion · 2024

$382.56 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$23,292 · 2024

$20,080 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe

Currency

Hungarian forint · HUF · Ft

Romanian leu · RON · lei

Nationality

Hungarian, Magyar

Romanian

Phone code

+36

+40

Internet domain

.hu

.ro

ISO codes

HU / HUN

RO / ROU

Time zone

Europe/Budapest

Europe/Bucharest

Native name

Magyarország

România

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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 Romania

Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It is a member of the European Union and NATO.

Full Romania profile →

Hungary & Romania: 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 Romania?

The capital of Romania is Bucharest.

What is the population of Romania?

Romania has a recorded population of approximately 19,051,804 people.

How big is Romania?

Romania covers an area of about 238,400 km².

What is the population density of Romania?

Romania has a population density of roughly 79.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Romania?

Romania has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $382.56 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Romania?

Romania has a GDP per capita of approximately $20,080.

What currency is used in Romania?

Romania uses the Romanian leu (RON), with the symbol lei.

Where is Romania located?

Romania is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Romania?

The native name of Romania is România.

What are people from Romania called?

People from Romania are referred to as Romanian.

What is the phone calling code for Romania?

The international dialing code for Romania is +40.

What is the internet domain for Romania?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Romania is .ro.

What time zone is Romania in?

Romania uses the Europe/Bucharest time zone.

What is Romania known for?

Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It is a member of the European Union and NATO.