Population of Austria

As of May 2026, the population of Austria is 9 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 15 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.17%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 42 years in 2016 to 43.9 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 83.1 years and population density is 109.2 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Austria peaked in 2015, reaching around 1.34% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.16% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 115.62 thousand in 2015 to nearly 14.9 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Austria, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 80 years in 2006 to 83.1 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 3 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Austria

Austria has several cities considered medium-sized by their number of inhabitants, but there is also a large one. The most populous city is Vienna, State of Vienna, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 1.7 million inhabitants. It is followed by Graz, Styria with 303.3 thousand and Linz, Upper Austria with 204.8 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Austria: