Austria Population
Europe & Central Asia · 97th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
9,195,761
The population of Austria is about 9,195,761 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 9.2 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.11% of the world's people.
Austria is ranked 97th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.10% a year. It peaked around 2025 at 9.2 million and is projected to fall to 8.7 million by 2050. Since 1960 (7.0 million) it has grown by 31%. Population density is 111 people per square kilometre. 70% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
9.2 million
Yearly change
−0.10%
World rank
97th
Share of world
0.11%
Density
111/km²
Land area
82,520 km²
Life expectancy
82.0 yrs
Births per woman
1.31
GDP per capita
$62,930
GDP
$579.5B
Population of Austria, 1960–2050
Austria population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7,047,539 | — | 85 |
| 1970 | 7,467,086 | +0.35% | 90 |
| 1980 | 7,549,433 | +0.00% | 91 |
| 1990 | 7,677,850 | +0.76% | 93 |
| 2000 | 8,011,566 | +0.24% | 97 |
| 2010 | 8,363,404 | +0.24% | 101 |
| 2020 | 8,916,864 | +0.42% | 108 |
| 2024 | 9,177,982 | +0.51% | 111 |
| 2026proj. | 9,198,531 | −0.10% | 111 |
| 2030proj. | 9,159,618 | −0.13% | 111 |
| 2040proj. | 8,997,672 | −0.23% | 109 |
| 2050proj. | 8,729,967 | −0.36% | 106 |
Austria vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 19.3 times as many people as Austria. Bangladesh is 12.3 times more densely populated.
Austria population: questions and answers
What is the population of Austria in 2026?
About 9,198,531 (9.2 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Austria's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.10% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Austria?
About 111 people per km², with a land area of 82,520 km².
What will the population of Austria be in 2050?
About 8.7 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Austria?
Vienna.
What is the life expectancy in Austria?
82.0 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.