Military personnel in Hungary
Hungary: Military personnel was 32,000 people in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Military personnel in Hungary, 1919–2022
Source: Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2022, military personnel in Hungary stood at 32,000 people.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.9% on the previous year and up 39.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military personnel in Hungary peaked at 350,000 people in 1942 and was at its lowest, 5,000 people, in 1957.
Hungary ranks 79th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 27,000 people | 27,000 people | 27,000 people | 1 |
| 1920s | 34,200 people | 27,000 people | 35,000 people | 10 |
| 1930s | 34,800 people | 33,000 people | 35,000 people | 10 |
| 1940s | 94,600 people | 15,000 people | 350,000 people | 5 |
| 1950s | 131,300 people | 5,000 people | 215,000 people | 10 |
| 1960s | 138,700 people | 80,000 people | 156,000 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 130,400 people | 118,000 people | 146,000 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 116,900 people | 109,000 people | 120,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 63,800 people | 43,000 people | 94,000 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 33,000 people | 25,000 people | 44,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 27,300 people | 23,000 people | 30,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 31,333 people | 28,000 people | 34,000 people | 3 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More reference data data for Hungary
- Spring temperature anomalies 2.17 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 2.35 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -1.61 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.85 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.21 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 192.02 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military personnel in Hungary?
- Military personnel in Hungary was 32,000 people in 2022, according to Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military personnel recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 350,000 people in 1942.
- What is the lowest military personnel recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,000 people in 1957.
- How does Hungary rank for military personnel?
- Hungary ranks 79th out of 194 countries with data for 2022.
- Is military personnel rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Military personnel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Troops under the command of the national government, intended for use against foreign adversaries, and held ready for combat as of January 1 of the given year.