Hungary vs Sweden: Population in largest city

Hungary
1.78 million
in 2025
Sweden
1.74 million
in 2025
Hungary rank
92nd
Sweden rank
94th

Population in largest city over time

  • Hungary
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Hungary currently reports 1.78 million against 1.74 million in Sweden, a difference of 44,480.

Across all 66 years both countries report, Hungary has been ahead every year.

Globally, Hungary ranks 92nd and Sweden ranks 94th of 153 countries.

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About this data

Indicator
Population in largest city
Source
World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
153 places, 10,098 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.