What is the Population of Austria?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Austria has a population of approximately 9,200,931 people, making it the 98th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.11% of the world's population. With a land area of 83,871 km², the population density is roughly 110 people per km².
| Population | 9,200,931 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 98th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.11% |
| Area | 83,871 km² |
| Population density | 110 / km² |
| Demonym | Austrian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | 9,200,931 | 98th |
| Honduras | 9,892,632 | 95th |
| Cuba | 9,748,007 | 96th |
| Hungary | 9,539,502 | 97th |
| Belarus | 9,109,280 | 99th |
| Switzerland | 9,082,848 | 100th |
| Sierra Leone | 9,077,691 | 101st |
Austria compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 10,882,341 | 78,865 |
| Germany | 83,491,249 | 357,114 |
| Hungary | 9,539,502 | 93,028 |
| Italy | 58,927,633 | 301,336 |
| Liechtenstein | 40,900 | 160 |
| Slovakia | 5,413,813 | 49,037 |
| Slovenia | 2,130,638 | 20,273 |
| Switzerland | 9,082,848 | 41,284 |
Austria in context
- Austria covers 83,871 km², making it the 112th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 8 countries: Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland.
- Austria is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 9,200,931 people, Austria holds about 12.3% of the population of Central Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Austria is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Austria — FAQ
What is the population of Austria?
The population of Austria is approximately 9,200,931 (9.2 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Austria in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Austria at approximately 9,200,931 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Austria is the 98th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Austria?
Approximately 9,200,931 people live in Austria, making it the 98th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Austria rank by population?
Austria is the 98th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.11%.
What is the population density of Austria?
Austria has a population density of roughly 110 people per km², based on a land area of 83,871 km².
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