Paks Population 2026
Paks has a population of 20,638, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Tolna County. Roughly 0.2% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 84× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,638
Rank in Hungary
#60
Coordinates
46.62°N, 18.86°E
~96 m elevation · Europe/Budapest
Distance to capital (Budapest)
98 km
61 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tolna County
Cities near Paks
- Kalocsa18,242 people · ~14 km away
- Szekszárd34,174 people · ~32 km away
- Kiskőrös15,091 people · ~33 km away
- Dunaújváros50,084 people · ~39 km away
- Baja37,714 people · ~49 km away
- Kiskunhalas29,354 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paks?
Paks has a population of 20,638 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Hungary.
What region is Paks in?
Paks is located in Tolna County, Hungary.
Is Paks the capital of Hungary?
No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 98 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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