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Austria population overview
Austria is the 17th most populous of 50 countries and territories in Europe. The United Nations put the population at 9,111,089 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of -0.1% the live estimate on this page falls by roughly 17 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 74,711 births (8.2 per 1,000 people) and 92,933 deaths (10.2 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 13,667 people. The infant mortality rate is 0.2 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 7,047,539 in 1960 to 9,208,163 in 2025 — a change of +30.7%, or +0.4% per year on average. It peaked at 9,208,163 in 2025 and has declined 1.1% since.
Demographically, the median age is 43.9 years; life expectancy at birth is 82.5 years; women have on average 1.3 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 14.1% of residents are under 15 and 21.1% are 65 or older (2025); 69.7% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Vienna. Austria covers 83,879 km², giving a population density of about 109 people per km². GDP was $579.47B in 2025 — about $62,930 per person (World Bank classification: high income).
Austria population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 9,106,002 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 9,111,089 |
| World rank | #99 of 238 |
| Rank in Europe | #17 of 50 |
| Share of world population | 0.1% |
| Annual growth rate | -0.1% |
| Births per year est. | 74,711 |
| Deaths per year est. | 92,933 |
| Net migration per year est. | +13,667 |
| Birth rate | 8.2 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 10.2 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 0.2 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 97.1 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 43.9 years |
| Life expectancy | 82.5 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 1.3 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 69.7% |
| Surface area 2023 | 83,879 km² |
| Population density | 109 per km² |
| Capital | Vienna |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $579.47B |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $62,930 |
| Income group World Bank | High income |
Austria population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 9,106,002 | – | – |
| 2025 | 9,208,163 | +30,181 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 9,177,982 | +46,221 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 9,131,761 | +89,910 | +1% |
| 2022 | 9,041,851 | +86,054 | +1% |
| 2021 | 8,955,797 | +38,933 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 8,916,864 | +274,165 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 8,642,699 | +279,295 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 8,363,404 | +135,575 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 8,227,829 | +216,263 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 8,011,566 | +63,288 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 7,948,278 | +270,428 | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 7,677,850 | +112,865 | +0.3% |
| 1985 | 7,564,985 | +15,552 | +0% |
| 1980 | 7,549,433 | -29,470 | -0.1% |
| 1975 | 7,578,903 | +111,817 | +0.3% |
| 1970 | 7,467,086 | +196,197 | +0.5% |
| 1965 | 7,270,889 | +223,350 | +0.6% |
| 1960 | 7,047,539 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Austria
Population over time
- From 7,047,539 in 1960 to 9,106,002 today — up 29.2%.
- Population peaked at 9,208,163 in 2025 and is down 1.1% since.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +0.6% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 82 years (2024), up 13.4 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.3 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 8.4 births vs 9.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Deaths outnumber births — natural decrease of 1.2 per 1,000 a year.
Age structure
- 14.1% of the population is under 15 and 21.1% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 12.2% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 58.03 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions peaked at 80.41 Mt in 2005 — down 27.8% since.
- Per person: 6.32 t in 2024, vs 7.1 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 3,242.2 kg of oil equivalent per person (2024), up 0.1% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 36% of final energy in 2021 (+10.8 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 47.2% of land area (2023).
- Net afforestation: cover grew from 45.8% to 47.2% since 1990 — roughly 1,246 km² of forest gained.
Urban population (% of total)
- 69.7% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 49.9% in 1960 (+19.8 points).
- Became majority-urban around 1961.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: low — freshwater withdrawals are 5.7% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 6,083 m³ in 2022, down 21.6% since 1961.
Economy
- GDP: $579.47B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 52.7% since 2015.
- That works out to $62,930 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 5.6% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 3.5% in 2025.
Internet & mobile
- 91.9% of people used the internet in 2025.
- Mobile subscriptions: 124.5 per 100 people (2024) — more subscriptions than people.
Austria in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Austria in 2026?
As of October 2026, Austria has an estimated population of 9,106,002. The United Nations estimated 9,111,089 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the -0.1% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Austria growing or shrinking?
It is shrinking at -0.1% per year — roughly 17 fewer people every day. Each year there are about 74,711 births and 92,933 deaths, with net migration of +13,667.
What is the population density of Austria?
About 109 people per square kilometre: 9,106,002 people living on 83,879 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Austria?
The median age is 43.9 years, and life expectancy at birth is 82.5 years. 14.1% of the population is under 15 and 21.1% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Austria rank by population?
Austria is the 99th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 17th in Europe, with 0.1% of the global population.
How has the population of Austria changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 7,047,539; by 2025 it had grown to 9,208,163 (+30.7%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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IsraelSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (-0.1%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.