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Overview
Hungary has 4.5 times the population of Slovenia: 9.51 million people against 2.13 million (2025).
Hungary's economy is 3.1 times the size of Slovenia's, at $246.49B versus $79.65B.
Per person, Slovenia is the wealthier of the two: $37,376 against $25,907 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Hungary | Slovenia | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | Higher: $246.49B | $79.65B | 2025 | $222.91B / $72.48B |
| GDP per capita | $25,907 | Higher: $37,376 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | 0.5% | Higher: 1.1% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 4.4% | Lower: 2.4% | 2025 | 3.7% / 2.0% |
| Unemployment | 4.5% | Lower: 3.2% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 52 | 63 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $1,290 | Higher: $3,694 | 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $823 | Higher: $1,444 | 2025 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $5.30 | — | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 9.51 million | 2.13 million | 2025 | 9.86 million / 2.10 million |
| Population growth | -0.5% | 0.2% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 43.9 yrs | 44.7 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.50 | 1.58 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 76.7 yrs | Higher: 82.3 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 71% | 56% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | Higher: 94% | 91% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 93,028 km² | 20,273 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 102.3/km² | 105.1/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 40 Mt | Lower: 13 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 4.1 t | 6.0 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $4.73B | $951.90M | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 46,000 | 7,000 | 2020 | — / — |
Sources by row: World Bank WDI, IMF WEO, UN WPP 2024, ILOSTAT, The Economist. Emphasis marks the stronger figure where one direction is meaningfully better.
Reading the numbers
Economy
Slovenia is growing faster: 1.1% annual GDP growth versus 0.5%.
Hungary runs the hotter price environment: 4.4% inflation versus 2.4%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Hungary: a price level of 52 versus 63 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Slovenia: $3,694 against $1,290 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Demographically the two are similar, with median ages of 43.9 (Hungary) and 44.7 (Slovenia).
Life expectancy is 5.6 years longer in Slovenia (82.3 vs 76.7).
Hungary is considerably more urbanized: 71% of people live in cities, against 56%.
Geography
By land area, Hungary is 4.6 times the size of Slovenia: 93,028 km² versus 20,273 km².
The two share a land border, which shapes their trade, migration, and security relationship.
Military
Hungary spends 5.0 times as much on defence as Slovenia: $4.73B versus $951.90M (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Hungary carries the heavier military burden: 2.2% of GDP versus 1.3%.
Hungary fields the larger armed forces: 46,000 personnel against 7,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Hungary bigger than Slovenia?
- Hungary is larger by land area. Hungary covers 93,028 km² while Slovenia covers 20,273 km², so Hungary is 4.6 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Hungary or Slovenia?
- Hungary has the larger population: 9.51 million versus 2.13 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Hungary richer than Slovenia?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Slovenia is richer: $37,376 against $25,907. Total GDP tells a different story: $246.49B for Hungary versus $79.65B for Slovenia.
- Who spends more on their military, Hungary or Slovenia?
- Hungary spends more: $4.73B versus $951.90M per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).