Szolnok Population 2026
Szolnok has a population of 71,285, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok. Roughly 0.7% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,285
Rank in Hungary
#11
Coordinates
47.18°N, 20.20°E
~76 m elevation · Europe/Budapest
Distance to capital (Budapest)
94 km
58 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok
| City | Population | Rank in Hungary |
|---|---|---|
| Jászberény | 27,439 | #43 |
| Törökszentmiklós | 22,770 | #53 |
| Karcag | 22,370 | #54 |
| Mezőtúr | 19,168 | #65 |
Cities near Szolnok
- Törökszentmiklós22,770 people · ~17 km away
- Cegléd39,287 people · ~30 km away
- Nagykőrös23,517 people · ~36 km away
- Mezőtúr19,168 people · ~39 km away
- Jászberény27,439 people · ~41 km away
- Szarvas18,170 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Szolnok?
Szolnok has a population of 71,285 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Hungary.
What region is Szolnok in?
Szolnok is located in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, Hungary.
Is Szolnok the capital of Hungary?
No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 94 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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