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HungaryvsUkraine

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

Ukraine is higher

Ukraine records 37,860,221, about 3.96× the other value.

Surface area

Ukraine is higher

Ukraine records 603,550 km², about 6.49× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Hungary is higher

Hungary records $222.72 billion, about 1.17× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇭🇺 Hungary9,562,065
🇺🇦 Ukraine37,860,221

Ukraine’s population is 296% larger than that of Hungary, a difference of 28,298,156.

Surface area

🇭🇺 Hungary93,030 km²
🇺🇦 Ukraine603,550 km²

Ukraine’s surface area is 549% larger than that of Hungary, a difference of 510,520 km².

Population density

🇭🇺 Hungary103 /km²
🇺🇦 Ukraine62.7 /km²

Hungary’s population density is 64% higher than that of Ukraine, a difference of 40.1 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇭🇺 Hungary$222.72 billion · 2024
🇺🇦 Ukraine$190.74 billion · 2024

Hungary’s nominal GDP is 17% larger than that of Ukraine, a difference of $31.98 billion.

GDP per capita

🇭🇺 Hungary$23,292 · 2024
🇺🇦 Ukraine$5,389 · 2024

Hungary’s GDP per capita is 332% higher than that of Ukraine, a difference of $17,903.

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

Kyiv

Population

9,562,065

37,860,221

Surface area

93,030 km²

603,550 km²

Population density

103 /km²

62.7 /km²

Nominal GDP

$222.72 billion · 2024

$190.74 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$23,292 · 2024

$5,389 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe

Currency

Hungarian forint · HUF · Ft

Ukrainian hryvnia · UAH · ₴

Nationality

Hungarian, Magyar

Ukrainian

Phone code

+36

+380

Internet domain

.hu

.ua

ISO codes

HU / HUN

UA / UKR

Time zone

Europe/Budapest

Europe/Kiev, Europe/Simferopol (+2 more)

Native name

Magyarország

Україна

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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 Ukraine

Ukraine is the largest country wholly within Europe, a nation of fertile plains and deep cultural heritage in Eastern Europe. Long known as the breadbasket of Europe for its rich black soil, it has a proud history and a strong sense of national identity. Its capital, Kyiv, is one of the oldest and most historic cities of Eastern Europe.

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Hungary & Ukraine: 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 Ukraine?

The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv.

What is the population of Ukraine?

Ukraine has a recorded population of approximately 37,860,221 people.

How big is Ukraine?

Ukraine covers an area of about 603,550 km².

What is the population density of Ukraine?

Ukraine has a population density of roughly 62.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Ukraine?

Ukraine has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $190.74 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Ukraine?

Ukraine has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,389.

What currency is used in Ukraine?

Ukraine uses the Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH), with the symbol ₴.

Where is Ukraine located?

Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Ukraine?

The native name of Ukraine is Україна.

What are people from Ukraine called?

People from Ukraine are referred to as Ukrainian.

What is the phone calling code for Ukraine?

The international dialing code for Ukraine is +380.

What is the internet domain for Ukraine?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ukraine is .ua.

What time zone is Ukraine in?

Ukraine spans 4 time zones including Europe/Kiev, Europe/Simferopol, Europe/Uzhgorod and 1 more.

What is Ukraine known for?

Ukraine is the largest country wholly within Europe, a nation of fertile plains and deep cultural heritage in Eastern Europe. Long known as the breadbasket of Europe for its rich black soil, it has a proud history and a strong sense of national identity. Its capital, Kyiv, is one of the oldest and most historic cities of Eastern Europe.