Austria's population is projected to be 7,446,092 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9,107,266 | 0.31% | 99 |
| 2025 | 9,113,574 | 0.43% | 99 |
| 2020 | 8,921,405 | 0.46% | 98 |
| 2019 | 8,880,876 | 0.44% | 98 |
| 2018 | 8,841,650 | 0.49% | 98 |
| 2017 | 8,798,778 | 0.7% | 98 |
| 2015 | 8,644,039 | 0.66% | 97 |
| 2010 | 8,365,092 | 0.33% | 94 |
| 2005 | 8,229,204 | 0.53% | 91 |
| 2000 | 8,012,928 | 0.16% | 90 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9,107,266 | 0.31% | 99 |
| 2032 | 9,056,510 | -0.1% | 101 |
| 2037 | 8,982,695 | -0.16% | 101 |
| 2042 | 8,900,674 | -0.18% | 106 |
| 2047 | 8,801,903 | -0.22% | 108 |
| 2052 | 8,667,922 | -0.31% | 110 |
| 2057 | 8,501,897 | -0.39% | 110 |
| 2062 | 8,325,620 | -0.42% | 111 |
| 2067 | 8,161,533 | -0.4% | 110 |
| 2072 | 8,017,717 | -0.36% | 110 |
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Vienna has a metropolitan area population of 1,925,213, comprising 21.14%% of Austria's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vienna | 1,925,213 | 21.14% |
| 2 | Graz | 308,807 | 3.39% |
| 3 | Linz | 215,267 | 2.36% |
| 4 | Salzburg | 158,432 | 1.74% |
| 5 | Innsbruck | 133,033 | 1.46% |
| 6 | Klagenfurt am Worthersee | 105,950 | 1.16% |
| 7 | Villach | 66,210 | 0.73% |
| 8 | Wels | 66,070 | 0.73% |
| 9 | St. Polten | 60,699 | 0.67% |
| 10 | Dornbirn | 52,560 | 0.58% |
As of 2026, Austria has a total population of 9,107,266, ranking as the 99th most populous nation in the world.
Austria has a net population change of approximately -16 people per day, driven by 204 births, 256 deaths, and net immigration of 36 people.
Austria represents 0.11% of the total global population and 1.23% of Europe's population.
Austria has a population density of 110.5 people per km² (approximately 286.2 per mi²), making it the 106th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 48.26% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Austria is Austrian (80.8%) , followed by Other (10%) .
As of 2026, Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Austria, comprising 55.2% of the population.
