Capital: Budapest
Population
Total Population:
9,562,314
Natural Increase:
-0.3%
Density:
105 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
73.2%
Population of main cities:
Budapest (1,752,300); Debrecen (201,500); Szeged (160,800); Miskolc (154,600); Pécs (142,900); Győr (132,100); Nyíregyháza (116,800); Kecskemét (110,700); Székesfehérvár (97,000)
Ethnic Origins:
The population consists of more than 98% of people of Hungarian background, around 3% of Romani, about 2% of German, and around 2% of other and unspecified ethnic backgrounds (People in Hungary are able to give several answers to the question about minorities). (
Central Statistical Office)
Official Language:
Hungarian
Other Languages Spoken:
Mostly English or German.
Business Language(s):
English is regularly used for business in Hungary, especially among multinational firms. However, Hungary’s smaller or state-owned firms may have principals who do not speak English. In this case, an interpreter may be used for meetings, though it is prudent to agree on this in advance. German is the second most common foreign language.
Religion:
Catholic 30.1%, Calvinist 9.8%, Lutheran 1.8%, other Christian 1.6%, other 0.4%, none 16.1%, no answer 40.1%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Budapest
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Country Overview
Area:
93,030 km²
Type of State:
Parliamentary republic
Type of Economy:
Upper-middle-income, diversified but variable economy..
The Hungarian economy is growing strongly, driven by investment in the industrial sector, particularly the automotive industry, although inflation remains at a high level.
HDI*:
0.870/1
HDI (World Rank):
46/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Hungary, dial 00
To call Hungary, dial +36
Internet Suffix:
.hu
Households with a computer:
77.8 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
29.8 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
93.8 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
100% of the Population
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