Eger Population 2026
Eger has a population of 53,876, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Heves County. Roughly 0.6% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,876
Rank in Hungary
#19
Coordinates
47.90°N, 20.37°E
~168 m elevation · Europe/Budapest
Distance to capital (Budapest)
109 km
68 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Heves County
Cities near Eger
- Mezőkövesd17,701 people · ~18 km away
- Ózd30,056 people · ~35 km away
- Gyöngyös32,938 people · ~36 km away
- Miskolc154,521 people · ~37 km away
- Kazincbarcika32,396 people · ~43 km away
- Salgótarján34,627 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Eger?
Eger has a population of 53,876 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Hungary.
What region is Eger in?
Eger is located in Heves County, Hungary.
Is Eger the capital of Hungary?
No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 109 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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