Exploring Austria's Population: Current Numbers And Insights

Austria is a country in Europe with a population of over 9 million people. It is the 99th largest country in the world by population and 17th in Europe. The population is made up of 4.49 million males and 4.63 million females, with a slightly lower male to female ratio of 0.97 to 1. The Austrian population lives in 3.99 million private households, with 1.51 million of these being single-person households. In 2023, an average of 2.4 million people with a migration background lived in Austria, making up 26.7% of the entire population.

Austria's population is projected to be 9.12 million in 2024, down from 9.13 million in 2023

As of 2024, the population of Austria is projected to be 9.12 million, down from 9.13 million in 2023. This makes Austria the 99th largest country in the world by population, and the 17th largest in Europe. The population growth rate in 2024 is projected at -0.09%, the 184th highest among 237 countries and dependent territories.

Austria's population is made up of 4.49 million males and 4.63 million females, with a sex ratio of 96.985 males per 100 females. The median age of males is 42.99 years old, while for females it is 45.85 years old. The highest concentration of adults under 75 years old is in the 56 and 59-year-old age groups, while the lowest concentration is in the 74 and 73-year-old age groups.

Around 793,000 citizens from other EU countries live in Austria, representing 52% of all foreign citizens in the country. The biggest group among EU citizens are Germans (209,000), followed by Romanians (132,000), Hungarians (91,000), Croatians (89,000), and Polish citizens (67,000). Outside of the EU, the three largest communities of nationals are from Serbia (122,000), Turkey (118,000), and Bosnia and Herzegovina (97,000).

The Austrian population lives in 3.99 million private households, with around 135,000 people living in institutional households, most of which are retirement homes. Single-person households make up around two in five households, or 17% of Austria's population, and are mostly made up of elderly people, particularly women who have remained single after the death of their spouses. Among households with more than one person, there are 2.46 million families, with 1.4 million of these being families with children.

There are 4.49 million males and 4.63 million females in Austria

As of 2024, the population of Austria is projected at 9.12 million, compared to 9.13 million in 2023. There are 4.49 million males and 4.63 million females in Austria. This means that there are 140,000 more females than males in the country. The sex ratio in Austria in 2024 is 96.985 males per 100 females. The percentage of the male population is 49.23%, compared to 50.77% of the female population. The median age of men in Austria is 42.99 years old, while the median age of women is 45.85 years old.

Austria is home to 793,000 citizens from other EU countries, representing 52% of all foreign citizens in the country. The biggest group among EU citizens are Germans (209,000), followed by Romanians (132,000), Hungarians (91,000), Croatians (89,000) and Polish citizens (67,000). Outside of the EU, the three largest communities of nationals are from Serbia (122,000), Turkey (118,000) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (97,000).

The Austrian population lives in 3.99 million private households. Only a small fraction of the population, around 135,000 people, live in one of the 3,400 institutional households, most of which are retirement homes. 1.51 million households, or around two in five households, are single-person households. They represent 17% of Austria's population. Among the households with more than one person, there are 2.46 million families. The number of families with children totals 1.4 million, which is 57% of all families.

There are 793,000 citizens from other EU countries living in Austria

Austria has a population of over 9 million people, with 4.49 million males and 4.63 million females. The country is home to 793,000 citizens from other EU countries, making up 52% of all foreign citizens in Austria. The largest group of EU citizens in Austria are Germans, with 209,000 people, followed by 132,000 Romanians, 91,000 Hungarians, 89,000 Croatians, and 67,000 Poles.

In total, there are around 2.4 million people with a migration background living in Austria, which is around 26.7% of the entire population. The community of non-European citizens in Austria includes 196,000 people from Asia (excluding Turkey and Cyprus), with 55,000 Syrian nationals and 44,000 Afghans. Additionally, there are 36,000 citizens from African countries and 24,000 from the Americas.

Austria's population structure shows a slightly lower male to female ratio of 0.97 to 1, with a median age of 42.99 years for men and 45.85 years for women. The highest concentration of adults under 75 is in the 56 to 59-year-old age groups, while the lowest concentration is in the 74 to 73-year-old age groups. The Austrian population lives in approximately 3.99 million private households, with around 17% living in single-person households.

There are 1.51 million single-person households in Austria

As of 2024, the population of Austria is projected at 9.12 million, compared to 9.13 million in 2023. It ranks 99th in the world by population and 17th in Europe. The population growth rate in 2024 is projected at -0.09%, the 184th highest among 237 countries and dependent territories. There are 4.49 million males and 4.63 million females in Austria. The percentage of the male population is 49.23%, compared to 50.77% of the female population. Austria has 140,000 more females than males. The sex ratio in Austria in 2024 will be 96.985 males per 100 females. The median age of males is 42.99 years old and 45.85 years old for females. The highest concentration of adults under 75 years old is in the 56 and 59-year-old age groups, while the lowest concentration is in the 74 and 73-year-old age groups.

In total, 793,000 citizens from other EU countries live in Austria, representing 52% of all foreign citizens in the country. The biggest group among EU citizens are 209,000 Germans, followed by 132,000 Romanians, 91,000 Hungarians, 89,000 Croatians and 67,000 Poles. 122,000 Serbs, 118,000 Turks and 97,000 citizens from Bosnia and Herzegovina represent the three largest communities of nationals from outside of the European Union. The community of non-European citizens in Austria accounts for 196,000 citizens from Asia (excluding Turkey and Cyprus), including 55,000 Syrian nationals and 44,000 Afghans. About 36,000 people hold citizenships of African countries and 24,000 of American countries.

The Austrian population lives in 3.99 million private households. Only a small fraction of the population, around 135,000 people, live in one of the 3,400 institutional households, most of which are retirement homes. There are 1.51 million single-person households, or around two in five households. They represent 17% of Austria's population. Only a small fraction of all single households consists of young persons. The majority are elderly people, in particular women, who have remained single after the death of their spouses. Among the households with more than one person, there are 2.46 million families. These are married or unmarried couples with or without children, as well as single parents with their children, provided that they live in a joint household. The number of families with children totals 1.4 million and thus 57% of all families.

2.4 million people with a migration background lived in Austria in 2023, making up 26.7% of the population

As of 2024, the population of Austria is projected to be 9.12 million, with 4.49 million males and 4.63 million females. In 2023, the population was 9.13 million. Austria is the 99th largest country in the world by population and 17th in Europe.

Austria has a lower male to female ratio of 0.97 to 1, with a median male age of 42.99 years old and a median female age of 45.85 years old. The highest concentration of adults under 75 years old is in the 56 and 59-year-old age groups, while the lowest concentration is in the 74 and 73-year-old age groups.

In 2023, 2.4 million people with a migration background lived in Austria, making up 26.7% of the population. The biggest group among EU citizens are Germans (209,000), followed by Romanians (132,000), Hungarians (91,000), Croatians (89,000) and Polish citizens (67,000). Outside of the EU, the three largest communities are from Serbia (122,000), Turkey (118,000) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (97,000).

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