Budapest Population 2024

Budapest's 2024 population is now estimated at 1,780,391In 1950, the population of Budapest was 1,617,845Budapest has grown by 2,339 in the last year, which represents a 0.13% annual change.These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Budapest, which typically includes Budapest's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.

Negative growth is affecting populations throughout the world, and one of the hardest hit areas is the city of Budapest. The high point of the population in the city was in 1989 it reached 2.2 million. Since then, both tourism, as well as permanent residence within the city, has dwindled, with the current population dropping to 1.74 million.

City Size

The city of Budapest covers a surface area of 525.2 square kilometers. With a population near 1.77 million residents, the population density comes to approximately 3,351 people living per square kilometer.

Tourism in Budapest

Tourism is one of Budapest's most significant revenue sources. The city is not only one of the EU's largest; it is also among the most beautiful. Castillo Vajdahunyan, a perfectly preserved castle located in the city center, is one of its most breathtaking sites and attracts visitors from around the world. Budapest is also home to the Chain Bridge, which is spectacular and luminescent against the evening sky.

Demographics

Budapest has a long history featuring many diverse cultures. Previous inhabitants include the Celts, Slavs, Romans, Avars, Huns, and the Gepids over the ages, and this makes the city quite the cultural melting pot. While there is still a wide range of nationalities in Budapest, those of Hungarian descent account for around 84% of the overall population. Other nationalities include Romans, which make up 3%, Germans at 1%, Slovaks and Romanians at .03%, and Croats at just .02% of the total population.

Transportation

The easiest way to get around quickly in Budapest is by using public transit. It is fast and quite reliable, and it's estimated that around 59% of the population uses the system each day to travel to and from work. Only 29% of residents drive a vehicle, while 11% of the city gets around by walking. With the high number of residents using public transit for their journeys to and from work, 73% of the population use the service at least once per week.

Population Facts

The life expectancy of an area depends on many factors, including disease and availability of medical care to the population. The life expectancy of Budapest residents is on average 75.7 years, with males living an average of 71.9 years and females living up to 79 years. Budapest ranks 79th overall in the world for life expectancy. In terms of Budapest's demographics, males make up 47.6% of the population while women are the majority at 52.4%.

Budapest is a city full of life, with a fascinating history and cultural heritage. While it is quite disheartening that the population is decreasing, Budapest is still one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

Country
Hungary
Growth Rate
0.13%

Budapest Population 2024

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Year
Population
Growth Rate
Growth
19501,617,845
19511,636,5491.16%18,704
19521,655,4951.16%18,946
19531,674,6081.15%19,113
19541,693,9681.16%19,360
19551,713,5521.16%19,584
19561,733,3901.16%19,838
19571,753,4021.15%20,012
19581,773,6741.16%20,272
19591,794,1791.16%20,505
19601,811,1200.94%16,941
19611,824,2720.73%13,152
19621,837,5370.73%13,265
19631,850,9000.73%13,363
19641,864,3780.73%13,478
19651,877,9160.73%13,538
19661,891,5720.73%13,656
19671,905,3270.73%13,755
19681,919,2010.73%13,874
19691,933,1380.73%13,937
19701,945,9540.66%12,816
19711,957,5850.6%11,631
19721,969,3010.6%11,716
19731,981,0560.6%11,755
19741,992,8960.6%11,840
19752,004,8080.6%11,912
19762,016,8070.6%11,999
19772,028,8450.6%12,038
19782,040,9710.6%12,126
19792,053,1700.6%12,199
19802,057,2040.2%4,034
19812,052,908-0.21%-4,296
19822,048,614-0.21%-4,294
19832,044,330-0.21%-4,284
19842,040,048-0.21%-4,282
19852,035,788-0.21%-4,260
19862,031,530-0.21%-4,258
19872,027,281-0.21%-4,249
19882,023,036-0.21%-4,245
19892,018,811-0.21%-4,225
19902,005,208-0.67%-13,603
19911,982,269-1.14%-22,939
19921,959,561-1.15%-22,708
19931,937,175-1.14%-22,386
19941,915,015-1.14%-22,160
19951,893,108-1.14%-21,907
19961,871,422-1.15%-21,686
19971,850,043-1.14%-21,379
19981,828,879-1.14%-21,164
19991,807,957-1.14%-20,922
20001,787,247-1.15%-20,710
20011,773,401-0.77%-13,846
20021,769,025-0.25%-4,376
20031,764,659-0.25%-4,366
20041,760,298-0.25%-4,361
20051,755,959-0.25%-4,339
20061,751,626-0.25%-4,333
20071,747,303-0.25%-4,323
20081,742,984-0.25%-4,319
20091,738,689-0.25%-4,295
20101,734,398-0.25%-4,291
20111,730,117-0.25%-4,281
20121,732,3970.13%2,280
20131,736,8800.26%4,483
20141,741,3810.26%4,501
20151,745,8940.26%4,513
20161,750,4250.26%4,531
20171,754,9550.26%4,530
20181,759,4970.26%4,542
20191,763,9130.25%4,416
20201,768,0730.24%4,160
20211,771,8650.21%3,792
20221,775,2070.19%3,342
20231,778,0520.16%2,845
20241,780,3910.13%2,339
20251,782,2430.1%1,852
20261,783,6480.08%1,405
20271,784,6590.06%1,011
20281,785,3180.04%659
20291,785,6490.02%331
20301,785,6650%16
20311,785,371-0.02%-294
20321,785,078-0.02%-293
20331,784,785-0.02%-293
20341,784,492-0.02%-293
20351,784,199-0.02%-293
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