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Country Facts:
Hungary vs. Spain

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

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Geography

Hungary vs. Spain - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Hungary is 35 918 mi², while the surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 444% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
35 918 mi²
195 365 mi²

Coastline length

Hungary has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi.

0.0 mi
3 084.5 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Hungary is Budapest, with a population of about 1 744 660 people. In contrast, the largest city in Spain is Madrid, where the population is 3 165 240.

1 744 660 ppl
3 165 240 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Hungary is Kékes, its height is 3 327 ft. The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, which rises to a height of 12 198 ft.

3 327 ft
Kékes
12 198 ft
Pico del Teide

Highest recorded temperature

In Hungary, the highest temperature ever measured was 107.4°F and was recorded in Kiskunhalas, while in Spain the highest temperature was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia.

107.4°F
Kiskunhalas
117°F
Murcia

Lowest recorded temperature

In Hungary, the lowest temperature ever measured was -31°F and was recorded in Görömbölytapolca, while in Spain, the lowest temperature was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento.

-31°F
Görömbölytapolca
-25.6°F
Estany Gento

Society

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

Population

The population of Hungary is about 9 660 351, while Spain is home to 46 754 778 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 660 351 ppl
46 754 778 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 77.0 years in Hungary and 82.2 years in Spain.

77.0 years
82.2 years

Average age

The average age is 43.6 years in Hungary and 43.9 years in Spain.

43.6 years
43.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.29% in Hungary and -0.03% in Spain.

-0.29%
-0.03%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.1% in Hungary and 98.6% in Spain.

99.1%
98.6%

Language

In Hungary, the main language is Hungarian, and in Spain the primary language is Spanish.

hungarian
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

4 929 000 ppl
Ranking: 48/174
68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Hungary: 33 254 Int$. Spain: 38 343 Int$.

33 254 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194

Currency

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

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HUF
Forint
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

Hungary has right-hand traffic, Spain 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: Hungary - May, June, July, August; Spain - May, June, July, August, September.

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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
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
B39 EUR - 46 EUR
T89 EUR - 116 EUR
B64 EUR - 83 EUR
T113 EUR - 153 EUR

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