Szeged Population 2026
Szeged has a population of 160,766, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Csongrád. Roughly 1.7% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
160,766
Rank in Hungary
#3
Coordinates
46.25°N, 20.15°E
~84 m elevation · Europe/Budapest
Distance to capital (Budapest)
162 km
101 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Csongrád
| City | Population | Rank in Hungary |
|---|---|---|
| Hódmezővásárhely | 44,009 | #22 |
| Szentes | 27,898 | #42 |
| Makó | 25,135 | #45 |
| Csongrád | 18,580 | #69 |
Cities near Szeged
- Hódmezővásárhely44,009 people · ~23 km away
- Makó25,135 people · ~26 km away
- Szentes27,898 people · ~46 km away
- Csongrád18,580 people · ~51 km away
- Orosháza31,373 people · ~53 km away
- Kiskunhalas29,354 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Szeged?
Szeged has a population of 160,766 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Hungary.
What region is Szeged in?
Szeged is located in Csongrád, Hungary.
Is Szeged the capital of Hungary?
No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 162 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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