Austria population: 8,987,288

Austria is a country that is located in Eastern Europe. It is officially a republic of Austria that is landlocked in east alpine. The beautiful capital city of Austria is Vienna. The main language that is spoken here is German. The country is bordered by some of the powerful countries such as Germany, the Czech Republic, and Hungary. The standard of living in Austria is high; that is the reason it is known as one of the wealthiest countries.

Austria the largest cities by population 

Two-third of the population of Austria prefers to live near the city. The capital city of Vienna is densely populated, with 1,691,468. Graz is the second most populated city, with 222,326 residents. The other populated cities are Linz, fetoprotein, and Donau Stadt.

CITY NAME POPULATION CITY NAME POPULATION
Vienna 1,691,468 Gries 29,363
Graz 222,326 Baden 26,286
Linz 204,846 Geidorf 24,767
Favoriten 201,882 Weinzierl bei Krems 24,092
Donaustadt 187,007 Lustenau 22,821
Floridsdorf 162,779 Sankt Poelten 21,911
Salzburg 153,377 Moedling 20,555
Innsbruck 132,493 Eggenberg 20,511
Ottakring 104,627 Sankt Peter 20,320
Simmering 101,420 Sankt Martin 20,000
Meidling 97,624 Andritz 19,020
Klagenfurt am Woerthersee 90,610 Wilten 18,142
Villach 58,882 Wels 16,857
Hernals 57,546 Innere Stadt 16,450
Hietzing 54,265 Hohenems 16,317
Dornbirn 49,278 Stockerau 16,292
Wiener Neustadt 44,820 Strassgang 16,268
Steyr 38,331 Sankt Leonhard 15,853
Hoetting 35,043 Wetzelsdorf 15,687
Feldkirch 33,420 Klosterneuburg 15,614
Jakomini 32,912 Amstetten 15,559
Pradl 32,588 Telfs 15,229
Lend 31,147 Sankt Peter 15,187
Bregenz 29,471 Perchtoldsdorf 15,047

Austria population history 

The population of Austria is normally increasing every year. The recent population of Austria is 9,006,398, a 0.57% increase. From the year 2000, there has never been a drastic increase in the total population. As more population resides near the city, the urban population of Austria is also steady. Therefore, there is a 0.01% decrease in the total urban population every year. For the past two years, the global rank of Austria is 97, and it remains the same in 2020. The median age in 2000 is 38.2, and in 2020 there is a decent increase that is 43.5.

Year Population Yearly % Change Yearly Change Migrants (net) Median Age Fertility Rate Density (P/Km²) Urban Pop % Urban Population Country’s Share of World Pop World Population Global Rank
2020 9,006,398 0.57% 51,296 65,000 43.5 1.53 109 57.30% 5,159,360 0.12% 7,794,798,739 97
2019 8,955,102 0.72% 63,714 65,000 43.3 1.46 109 57.30% 5,129,574 0.12% 7,713,468,100 97
2018 8,891,388 0.81% 71,487 65,000 43.3 1.46 108 57.40% 5,102,072 0.12% 7,631,091,040 97
2017 8,819,901 0.83% 72,600 65,000 43.3 1.46 107 57.50% 5,074,746 0.12% 7,547,858,925 98
2016 8,747,301 0.79% 68,641 65,000 43.3 1.46 106 57.70% 5,044,760 0.12% 7,464,022,049 97
2015 8,678,660 0.63% 53,742 53,434 43.2 1.45 105 57.70% 5,008,930 0.12% 7,379,797,139 97
2010 8,409,949 0.38% 31,260 30,753 41.9 1.4 102 57.40% 4,827,265 0.12% 6,956,823,603 95
2005 8,253,650 0.45% 36,875 35,623 40 1.38 100 58.80% 4,854,250 0.13% 6,541,907,027 91
2000 8,069,276 0.20% 15,831 13,016 38.2 1.39 98 60.20% 4,858,713 0.13% 6,143,493,823 90
1995 7,990,121 0.68% 53,234 45,568 36.3 1.48 97 61.60% 4,921,587 0.14% 5,744,212,979 84
1990 7,723,949 0.28% 21,816 22,200 36.5 1.45 94 63.00% 4,863,031 0.14% 5,327,231,061 83
1985 7,614,868 0.01% 1,023 3,600 35.8 1.6 92 64.30% 4,896,706 0.16% 4,870,921,740 79
1980 7,609,752 -0.07% -5,587 1,100 35 1.65 92 65.40% 4,976,123 0.17% 4,458,003,514 74
1975 7,637,689 0.32% 24,290 16,400 33.9 2.04 93 65.30% 4,990,572 0.19% 4,079,480,606 66
1970 7,516,239 0.57% 42,216 10,080 33.6 2.57 91 65.30% 4,904,916 0.20% 3,700,437,046 66
1965 7,305,158 0.65% 46,878 3,199 34.7 2.78 89 65.00% 4,749,183 0.22% 3,339,583,597 59
1960 7,070,766 0.34% 23,472 -10,400 35.4 2.57 86 64.70% 4,576,187 0.23% 3,034,949,748 64
1955 6,953,406 0.05% 3,393 -15,600 35.1 2.1 84 64.20% 4,461,298 0.25% 2,773,019,936 59

Austria population forecast 

There was a high rate of increase in population in the year 2001 to 2011 due to immigration in Austria. So the forecast shows that there is not going to be much change in the total population. Since the population is steady for many years in the year 2040, there will be a zero percent increase. After that, the population will decrease normally, and in 2050 the anticipated population is 9,130,699 that is -0.12% decrease. The escalating median age is a good record in the year 2050 that is 49.3.

Year Population Yearly % Change Yearly Change Migrants (net) Median Age Fertility Rate Density (P/Km²) Urban Pop % Urban Population Country’s Share of World Pop World Population Global Rank
2020 9,006,398 0.74% 65,548 65,000 43.5 1.53 109 57.30% 5,159,360 0.12% 7,794,798,739 97
2025 9,104,438 0.22% 19,608 20,000 44.3 1.53 110 58.60% 5,337,973 0.11% 8,184,437,460 100
2030 9,175,689 0.16% 14,250 20,000 45.5 1.53 111 60.30% 5,531,371 0.11% 8,548,487,400 101
2035 9,211,616 0.08% 7,185 20,000 46.7 1.53 112 62.20% 5,727,293 0.10% 8,887,524,213 100
2040 9,211,789 0.00% 35 20,000 48 1.53 112 64.30% 5,925,556 0.10% 9,198,847,240 100
2045 9,184,032 -0.06% -5,551 20,000 49 1.53 111 66.70% 6,121,557 0.10% 9,481,803,274 102
2050 9,130,699 -0.12% -10,667 49.3 1.53 111 68.90% 6,294,219 0.09% 9,735,033,990 101

Austria demographics

The high life expectancy rates are the main reason for the steady increase in the total population of Austria. The life expectancy rate for 2020 is 82.05 years. The male and female population is 49.29 and 50.71%, respectively. The infant mortality rate is 2.3.

Austria religion and politics

The majority of the religious population is Roman Catholics of 73.6%. Other religious groups the Protestants 4.7%, Muslims 4.2%, and the non-believers 12%.

Austria economy 

As per the GDP per capita, the economy of Austria is the 4th richest economy. The economy of it is said to be the social market. Highly developed industries and international tourism contribute more to the economy.

Largest Countries in the World by Population

S.No Country Population (2020) World Population Share (%)
1 China 1,439,323,776 18.47%
2 India 1,380,004,385 17.70%
3 United States 331,002,651 4.25%
4 Indonesia 273,523,615 3.51%
5 Pakistan 220,892,340 2.83%
6 Brazil 212,559,417 2.73%
7 Nigeria 206,139,589 2.64%
8 Bangladesh 164,689,383 2.11%
9 Russia 145,934,462 1.87%
10 Mexico 128,932,753 1.65%