Austria

Austria Quick Facts…

Official NameRepublic of Austria
Common NameAustria – /ˈɑ.stɹi.ə/
NationalityAustrian(s) – noun, Austrian – adjective
IndependenceMargravate of Austria established in 976; First Republic proclaimed in 1918 and Second Republic proclaimed in 1945
Administrative Divisions9 states
Total Population9.0 million (#100) with 59.5% urbanized – 2024 estimate
Major Urban AreasVienna (capital city)
Major LanguagesGerman (official)
Electricity Access100% of total population
Internet Access93% of total population
CurrencyEuros (EUR)
Real GDP (PPP)$505.1 billion – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$55,900 (#22) – 2022 estimate
Total Area83,871 sq km / 32,383 sq mi (#114) with 1.7% water area
Geographic RegionEurope – Western Europe
Bordering CountriesCzechia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland
Bordering Water BodiesNone

National Anthem: “Bundeshymne” (Federal Hymn)