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HungaryvsSlovakia

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

Hungary is higher

Hungary records 9,562,065, about 1.76× the other value.

Surface area

Hungary is higher

Hungary records 93,030 km², about 1.90× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Hungary is higher

Hungary records $222.72 billion, about 1.58× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇭🇺 Hungary9,562,065
🇸🇰 Slovakia5,422,069

Hungary’s population is 76% larger than that of Slovakia, a difference of 4,139,996.

Surface area

🇭🇺 Hungary93,030 km²
🇸🇰 Slovakia49,030 km²

Hungary’s surface area is 90% larger than that of Slovakia, a difference of 44,000 km².

Population density

🇭🇺 Hungary103 /km²
🇸🇰 Slovakia111 /km²

Slovakia’s population density is 7.6% higher than that of Hungary, a difference of 7.8 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇭🇺 Hungary$222.72 billion · 2024
🇸🇰 Slovakia$140.93 billion · 2024

Hungary’s nominal GDP is 58% larger than that of Slovakia, a difference of $81.79 billion.

GDP per capita

🇭🇺 Hungary$23,292 · 2024
🇸🇰 Slovakia$25,993 · 2024

Slovakia’s GDP per capita is 12% higher than that of Hungary, a difference of $2,700.

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

Bratislava

Population

9,562,065

5,422,069

Surface area

93,030 km²

49,030 km²

Population density

103 /km²

111 /km²

Nominal GDP

$222.72 billion · 2024

$140.93 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$23,292 · 2024

$25,993 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe

Currency

Hungarian forint · HUF · Ft

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Hungarian, Magyar

Slovak

Phone code

+36

+421

Internet domain

.hu

.sk

ISO codes

HU / HUN

SK / SVK

Time zone

Europe/Budapest

Europe/Bratislava

Native name

Magyarország

Slovensko

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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 Slovakia

Slovakia, officially the Slovak Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the Czech Republic to the northwest.

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Hungary & Slovakia: 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 Slovakia?

The capital of Slovakia is Bratislava.

What is the population of Slovakia?

Slovakia has a recorded population of approximately 5,422,069 people.

How big is Slovakia?

Slovakia covers an area of about 49,030 km².

What is the population density of Slovakia?

Slovakia has a population density of roughly 111 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Slovakia?

Slovakia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $140.93 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Slovakia?

Slovakia has a GDP per capita of approximately $25,993.

What currency is used in Slovakia?

Slovakia uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Slovakia located?

Slovakia is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Slovakia?

The native name of Slovakia is Slovensko.

What are people from Slovakia called?

People from Slovakia are referred to as Slovak.

What is the phone calling code for Slovakia?

The international dialing code for Slovakia is +421.

What is the internet domain for Slovakia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Slovakia is .sk.

What time zone is Slovakia in?

Slovakia uses the Europe/Bratislava time zone.

What is Slovakia known for?

Slovakia, officially the Slovak Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the Czech Republic to the northwest.