Ajka Population 2026

Ajka has a population of 31,407, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Veszprém. Roughly 0.3% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ajka (capital Budapest shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

31,407

Rank in Hungary

#35

Coordinates

47.10°N, 17.56°E

~225 m elevation · Europe/Budapest

Distance to capital (Budapest)

120 km

75 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Veszprém

City	Population	Rank in Hungary
Veszprém	56,927	#18
Pápa	32,990	#28
Várpalota	21,299	#57
Tapolca	17,598	#78

Cities near Ajka

Tapolca17,598 people · ~26 km away
Pápa32,990 people · ~26 km away
Veszprém56,927 people · ~27 km away
Siófok23,028 people · ~44 km away
Keszthely19,652 people · ~44 km away
Várpalota21,299 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ajka?

Ajka has a population of 31,407 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Hungary.

What region is Ajka in?

Ajka is located in Veszprém, Hungary.

Is Ajka the capital of Hungary?

No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 120 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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