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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Hungary

Learn about the similarities and differences between Austria and Hungary by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Austria vs. Hungary - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Hungary is 35 918 mi². This means that the area of Hungary is 10.92% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
35 918 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Hungary has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

0.0 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Austria is Vienna, with a population of about 1 805 680 people. In contrast, the largest city in Hungary is Budapest, where the population is 1 744 660.

1 805 680 ppl
1 744 660 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Hungary is Kékes, which rises to a height of 3 327 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
3 327 ft
Kékes

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Hungary the highest temperature was 107.4°F and was recorded in Kiskunhalas.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
107.4°F
Kiskunhalas

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Hungary, the lowest temperature was -31°F and was recorded in Görömbölytapolca.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-31°F
Görömbölytapolca

Society

Austria vs. Hungary - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Hungary is home to 9 660 351 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
9 660 351 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 77.0 years in Hungary.

82.1 years
77.0 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 43.6 years in Hungary.

44.5 years
43.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and -0.29% in Hungary.

0.32%
-0.29%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 99.1% in Hungary.

98.0%
99.1%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Hungary the primary language is Hungarian.

german
hungarian

Religion

In Austria, the main religion is Christianity; in Hungary, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179
4 929 000 ppl
Ranking: 69/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Hungary: 33 254 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194
33 254 Int$
Ranking: 76/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Hungary: Forint (HUF).

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EUR
Euro
HUF
Forint

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Hungary: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Hungary has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; Hungary - May, June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B78 USD - 94 USD
T145 USD - 182 USD
B41 USD - 50 USD
T87 USD - 117 USD

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