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Almost two-thirds of Austria is Alpine, so the mountains are not just scenery.
Data as of May 5, 2026
Austria
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47.3, 13.3 - Europe
Area
84K km²
Pop.
9.17M
Stats
196
Reality brief
Austria is a country in Europe with a population of 9.17M and an area of 83,871 km². Life expectancy is 81.5 years.
Short factual summary generated from the same country data used in game rounds.
Core numbers
Stats worth knowing
Fast scan first, deep dive later.
Life Satisfaction
7.6 pts#8globally
Average self-reported life satisfaction on a 0-10 scale, from OECD How's Life / Well-Being.
University Enrollment Rate
91.68%#14globally
Total university and college enrollment as a percentage of the typical college-age population.
GDP Per Capita
$63,314.46#22globally
GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power in constant 2017 international dollars, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Human Development Index
0.93#22globally
Composite 0-1 index of life expectancy, education, and income, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
GDP Per Capita (PPP)
$71,621.8#24globally
GDP per person, adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP) so costs of living are comparable across countries.
Internet Users (%)
95%#32globally
The percentage of people who have used the internet in the last 3 months.
Country briefing
Grounded facts about Austria
A quick real-world briefing before you dive deeper into rankings, surprises, and matchups.
Identity
Name origin: the name Oesterreich means "eastern realm" and dates to the 10th century.
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Geography
Size snapshot: about the size of South Carolina.
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Cities
Cities in Austria
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Top stats
Where They Stand Out
The strongest source-backed stats before the deeper data table.
Beer Consumption
5.9 L/person/yr#3globallyTop stat
Liters of beer consumed per person per year, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Electricity Access (%)
100%#7globallyTop stat
The percentage of the population with access to electricity.
Hospital Beds (per 1,000)
7.1 per 1k#8globallyTop stat
The number of hospital beds available per 1,000 people.
R&D Spending (% GDP)
3.2% of GDP#8globallyTop stat
Research and development spending as a share of GDP, from World Bank Open Data.
Lowest Elevation
115 m#22globallyTop stat
Lowest point elevation from CIA World Factbook.
Reality checks
Did You Know?
The stats that tend to surprise players in real rounds.
Only ranks #181 in merchant fleet size
#1811.0Merchant Fleet Size
Number of merchant marine ships from the frozen public-domain CIA World Factbook snapshot.
Ranks #10 globally in doctors (per 1,000)
#105.5 per 1kDoctors (per 1,000)
The number of doctors per 1,000 people.
Ranks #11 globally in alcohol consumption
#1111.51 L/adult/yrAlcohol Consumption
Liters of pure alcohol the average adult aged 15+ consumes per year, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Ranks #5 globally in renewable energy (%)
#543.35%Renewable Energy (%)
Share of final energy consumption supplied by renewable energy, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Ranks #11 globally in tourist arrivals
#1115.09MTourist Arrivals
How many international tourists visit the country each year.
Compared with the region
How Austria Compares
Country vs continent vs world averages
Austria
Europe avg
World avg
GDP per Capita
GDP per person, adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP) so costs of living are comparable across countries.
- Country
- $71,621.8
- Region avg
- $57,483.02
- World avg
- $31,844.55
Austria$71,621.8
Europe$57,483.02
World$31,844.55
+125% above worldWB 2023
Life Expectancy
How many years a newborn can expect to live, based on current mortality rates.
- Country
- 81.5 years
- Region avg
- 80.0 years
- World avg
- 73.7 years
Austria81.5 years
Europe80.0 years
World73.7 years
+11% above worldWB 2023
Human Development Index
Composite 0-1 index of life expectancy, education, and income, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
- Country
- 0.93
- Region avg
- 0.89
- World avg
- 0.74
Austria0.93
Europe0.89
World0.74
+26% above worldOWID 2023
Internet Users
The percentage of people who have used the internet in the last 3 months.
- Country
- 95%
- Region avg
- 90.13%
- World avg
- 70.29%
Austria95%
Europe90.13%
World70.29%
+35% above worldWB 2023
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About Austria
Country briefing
Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I.
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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Nazi Germany annexed Austria in 1938, and the victorious Allies then occupied the country in 1945. As a result, Austria's status remained unclear for a decade after World War II, until a State Treaty signed in 1955 ended the occupation, recognized Austria's independence, and forbade unification with Germany. A constitutional law that same year declared the country's "perpetual neutrality" as a condition for Soviet military withdrawal. Austria joined the EU in 1995, but the obligation to remain neutral kept it from joining NATO, although the country became a member of NATO's Partnership for Peace program in 1995. Austria entered the EU Economic and Monetary Union in 1999.
Geography & Climate6 facts
- Location
- Central Europe, north of Italy and Slovenia
- Climate
- temperate; continental, cloudy; cold winters with frequent rain and some snow in lowlands and snow in mountains; moderate summers with occasional showers
- Terrain
- mostly mountains (Alps) in the west and south; mostly flat or gently sloping along the eastern and northern margins
- Natural Resources
- oil, coal, lignite, timber, iron ore, copper, zinc, antimony, magnesite, tungsten, graphite, salt, hydropower
- Natural Hazards
- landslides; avalanches; earthquakes
- Size Comparison
- about the size of South Carolina; slightly more than two-thirds the size of Pennsylvania
People & Culture4 facts
- Languages
- German (official nationwide) 88.6%, Turkish 2.3%, Serbian 2.2%, Croatian (official in Burgenland) 1.6%, other (includes Slovene, official in southern Carinthia, and Hungarian, official in Burgenland) 5.3% (2001 est.)
- Religions
- Roman Catholic 55.2%, Muslim 8.3%, Orthodox 4.9%, Evangelical Christian 3.8%, Jewish 0.1%, other 5.4%, none 22.4% (2021 est.)
- Ethnic Groups
- Austrian 80.8%, German 2.6%, Bosnian and Herzegovinian 1.9%, Turkish 1.8%, Serbian 1.6%, Romanian 1.3%, other 10% (2018 est.)
- Major Cities
- 1.975 million VIENNA (capital) (2023)
Government & History10 facts
- Government Type
- federal parliamentary republic
- Capital
- Vienna
- Capital Coordinates
- 48 12 N, 16 22 E
- Capital Timezone
- UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
- Official Name
- Republic of Austria
- Name Origin
- the name Oesterreich means "eastern realm" and dates to the 10th century; the designation refers to the fact that Austria was the easternmost extension of Bavaria and the German peoples; the word Austria is a Latinization of the German name
- Independence
- no official date of independence: 976 (Margravate of Austria established); 17 September 1156 (Duchy of Austria founded); 6 January 1453 (Archduchy of Austria acknowledged); 11 August 1804 (Austrian Empire proclaimed); 30 March 1867 (Austro-Hungarian dual monarchy established); 12 November 1918 (First Republic proclaimed); 27 April 1945 (Second Republic proclaimed)
- National Symbols
- eagle, edelweiss, Alpine gentian
- National Anthem
- "Bundeshymne" (Federal Hymn)
- UNESCO Heritage
- 12 (11 cultural, 1 natural)
Economy & Trade7 facts
- Overview
- one of the strongest EU and euro economies; diversified trade portfolios and relations; enormous trade economy; Russian energy dependence, but investing in alternative energy; aging labor force but large refugee population; large government debt
- Industries
- construction, machinery, vehicles and parts, food, metals, chemicals, lumber and paper, electronics, tourism
- Agricultural Products
- milk, sugar beets, maize, wheat, barley, potatoes, pork, grapes, triticale, soybeans (2023)
- Export Partners
- Germany 25%, USA 9%, Italy 7%, Switzerland 5%, Hungary 4% (2023)
- Export Commodities
- cars, packaged medicine, vaccines, vehicle parts/accessories, nitrogen compounds (2023)
- Import Partners
- Germany 34%, China 7%, Italy 7%, Switzerland 5%, Czechia 4% (2023)
- Import Commodities
- cars, garments, vaccines, vehicle parts/accessories, refined petroleum (2023)
Infrastructure & Defense5 facts
- Military Forces
- Austrian Armed Forces (Bundesheer): Land Forces, Air Force, Cyber Forces, Special Operations Forces, Militia (reserves) (2025)
- Military Service
- registration requirement at age 17, the legal minimum age for voluntary military service; men above the age of 18 are subject to compulsory military service; women may volunteer; compulsory service is for 6 months, or optionally, alternative civil/community service (Zivildienst) for 9 months (2025)
- Energy Mix
- fossil fuels: 14.9% of total installed capacity (2023 est.); solar: 9% of total installed capacity (2023 est.); wind: 11.9% of total installed capacity (2023 est.); hydroelectricity: 56.4% of total installed capacity (2023 est.); biomass and waste: 7.8% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
- Broadcast Media
- public broadcaster, Oesterreichischer Rundfunk (ORF), is a major player in the TV and radio markets; private broadcasters, cable, and satellite TV are available in most homes are widely used; some German stations carry programs for Austrian viewers; national and regional newspapers compete fiercely for readers; the print media are owned by a handful of mostly Austrian and German media groups (2023)
- Space Program
- established a national space program in 2002; develops, builds, operates, and tracks satellites, including remote sensing and research/scientific satellites; member of the ESA; works closely with ESA and EU member states and the commercial sector to develop a range of space capabilities and technologies, including applications for satellite payloads, space flight, and space research; participates in a range of ESA/EU programs, including Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST), Copernicus Earth observation, and Galileo global navigation satellite system; also cooperates with other foreign space agencies and industries, including those of China, India, Russia, and the US (2025)
Source:World Factbook archive 2026
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Deep Dive
Every tracked stat, grouped for fast scanning.
Lifestyle5 statsBest: #3
Environment9 statsBest: #5
Electricity Access (%)
Renewable Energy (%)
Protected Land (%)
CO2 Per Capita
Total CO2 Emissions
Forest Coverage (%)
Forest Area
Irrigated Land
382 km²#114
Air Pollution (PM2.5)
Education & Future8 statsBest: #6
Health & Survival9 statsBest: #8
Hospital Beds (per 1,000)
Doctors (per 1,000)
Health Spending (% GDP)
Life Expectancy
Suicide Rate
Smoking Rate
Obesity Rate
Infant Mortality
Child Mortality
Society & Equality6 statsBest: #8
Wealth & Economy13 statsBest: #15
GDP Per Capita
GDP Per Capita (PPP)
GDP (Nominal)
Government Debt (% GDP)
High-Tech Exports (%)
Gender Pay Gap (%)
Long-Term Unemployment
FDI Inflows (% GDP)
Unemployment Rate
Inflation Rate
Youth Unemployment Rate
Employment Rate (%)
GDP Growth Rate
Land & Sea4 statsBest: #22
Lowest Elevation
115 m#22
Highest Elevation
3.8K m#46
Land Border Length
2.5K km#77
Coastline Length
0 km#198
Demographics12 statsBest: #28
Elderly Population (%)
Median Age
Death Rate
Population
Urban Population (%)
Population Density
Land Area
Dependency Ratio
Birth Rate
Fertility Rate
Teen Birth Rate
Youth Population (%)
Infrastructure3 statsBest: #32
Technology3 statsBest: #32
Energy1 statsBest: #36
Electric Generating Capacity
33.37M kW#36
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Austria
#8 in Life Satisfaction
Average self-reported life satisfaction on a 0-10 scale, from OECD How's Life / Well-Being.
Top 5% globally
7.6 pts
Frequently Asked Questions about Austria
What is the population of Austria?
Austria has a population of 9.17M, ranking #100 globally by population.
What continent is Austria in?
Austria is located in Europe. It has an area of 83,871 km².
What is the life expectancy in Austria?
Life expectancy in Austria is 81.5 years, ranking #39 globally.
What is the GDP per capita of Austria?
Austria's GDP per capita (PPP) is $71,621.8, ranking #24 globally.
What is Austria known for in global statistics?
Austria ranks particularly high in Life Satisfaction (#8), University Enrollment Rate (#14), GDP Per Capita (#22).
What is Austria's Human Development Index?
Austria has an HDI of 0.930, ranking #22 globally. The HDI combines life expectancy, education, and income indicators.
How densely populated is Austria?
Austria has a population density of 110.7 people per km², ranking #96 globally.