Budapest Population 2026 capital
Budapest has a population of 1,741,041, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Budapest. Roughly 18% of Hungary's population lives here. Budapest is the capital of Hungary.
Population (city proper)
1,741,041
Rank in Hungary
#1
Coordinates
47.50°N, 19.04°E
~104 m elevation · Europe/Budapest
Cities near Budapest
- Budaörs25,089 people · ~7 km away
- Érd62,408 people · ~15 km away
- Dunakeszi30,246 people · ~17 km away
- Szigetszentmiklós24,874 people · ~17 km away
- Gyál21,937 people · ~19 km away
- Szentendre23,606 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Budapest?
Budapest has a population of 1,741,041 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Hungary.
What region is Budapest in?
Budapest is located in Budapest, Hungary.
Is Budapest the capital of Hungary?
Yes, Budapest is the capital of Hungary.
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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