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HungaryvsRussia

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

Russia is higher

Russia records 143,533,851, about 15.0× the other value.

Surface area

Russia is higher

Russia records 17,125,190 km², about 184.1× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Russia is higher

Russia records $2.17 trillion, about 9.76× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇭🇺 Hungary9,562,065
🇷🇺 Russia143,533,851

Russia’s population is about 15.0× that of Hungary, a difference of 133,971,786.

Surface area

🇭🇺 Hungary93,030 km²
🇷🇺 Russia17,125,190 km²

Russia’s surface area is about 184× that of Hungary, a difference of 17,032,160 km².

Population density

🇭🇺 Hungary103 /km²
🇷🇺 Russia8.4 /km²

Hungary’s population density is about 12.3× that of Russia, a difference of 94.4 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇭🇺 Hungary$222.72 billion · 2024
🇷🇺 Russia$2.17 trillion · 2024

Russia’s nominal GDP is 876% larger than that of Hungary, a difference of $1.95 trillion.

GDP per capita

🇭🇺 Hungary$23,292 · 2024
🇷🇺 Russia$14,889 · 2024

Hungary’s GDP per capita is 56% higher than that of Russia, a difference of $8,403.

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

Moscow

Population

9,562,065

143,533,851

Surface area

93,030 km²

17,125,190 km²

Population density

103 /km²

8.4 /km²

Nominal GDP

$222.72 billion · 2024

$2.17 trillion · 2024

GDP per capita

$23,292 · 2024

$14,889 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe

Currency

Hungarian forint · HUF · Ft

Russian ruble · RUB · ₽

Nationality

Hungarian, Magyar

Russian

Phone code

+36

+7

Internet domain

.hu

.ru

ISO codes

HU / HUN

RU / RUS

Time zone

Europe/Budapest

Asia/Anadyr, Asia/Barnaul (+24 more)

Native name

Magyarország

Россия

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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 Russia

Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a vast transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world by area.

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Hungary & Russia: 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 Russia?

The capital of Russia is Moscow.

What is the population of Russia?

Russia has a recorded population of approximately 143,533,851 people.

How big is Russia?

Russia covers an area of about 17,125,190 km².

What is the population density of Russia?

Russia has a population density of roughly 8.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Russia?

Russia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.17 trillion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Russia?

Russia has a GDP per capita of approximately $14,889.

What currency is used in Russia?

Russia uses the Russian ruble (RUB), with the symbol ₽.

Where is Russia located?

Russia is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Russia?

The native name of Russia is Россия.

What are people from Russia called?

People from Russia are referred to as Russian.

What is the phone calling code for Russia?

The international dialing code for Russia is +7.

What is the internet domain for Russia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Russia is .ru.

What time zone is Russia in?

Russia spans 26 time zones including Asia/Anadyr, Asia/Barnaul, Asia/Chita and 23 more.

What is Russia known for?

Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a vast transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world by area.