🇦🇹 Austria
With 9,208,163 inhabitants (2025), Austria ranks 96 out of 213 in the population ranking (Europe). GDP per capita – Austria: $62,930 /inh. (2025), ranking 20 out of 211. Economic growth is 0.6 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 5.6 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 3.5 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Austria, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Population living less than 5 m above sea level (1/212), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173).
Weaknesses – Austria, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) (199/203), Foreign direct investment inflows (191/201), Adults with an official ID (136/145).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Austria has $62,930 /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Austria has 5.6 %, close to the regional median (Europe: 5.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Austria has 3.5 %, close to the regional median (Europe: 3.5 %).
- GDP growth: Austria has 0.6 %, below the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net national income per capita | $43,282 /inh. | 2021 | 15 of 184 |
| GDP per capita | $62,930 /inh. | 2025 | 20 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $60,360 /inh. | 2025 | 20 of 205 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $76,778 /inh. | 2025 | 22 of 201 |
| GDP | $579.5B | 2025 | 28 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $707B | 2025 | 43 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 0.1 % | 2021 | 156 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 0.3 % | 2025 | 170 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 0.6 % | 2025 | 184 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 3.2 % | 2025 | 99 of 210 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 3.5 % | 2025 | 111 of 191 |
| Official exchange rate | 0.89 LCU/$ | 2025 | 180 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in industry | 24.6 % | 2025 | 44 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 72.6 % | 2025 | 48 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 11 % | 2025 | 82 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 56.8 % | 2025 | 97 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 60.1 % | 2025 | 103 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 5.6 % | 2025 | 105 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 2.8 % | 2025 | 149 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 12.2 % | 2025 | 158 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $104.5B | 2025 | 24 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $222B | 2025 | 31 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 18.5 % | 2024 | 38 of 185 |
| Exports of goods and services | 54.7 % | 2025 | 49 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 107 % | 2025 | 56 of 192 |
| Current account balance | 1.8 % | 2025 | 60 of 198 |
| Imports of goods and services | 52.3 % | 2025 | 77 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourism receipts | $15.4B | 2020 | 13 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 15,091,000 arr. | 2020 | 18 of 202 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.7 % | 2025 | 143 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | -2 % | 2025 | 191 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | -$11.7B | 2025 | 199 of 203 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development spending | 3.3 % | 2023 | 8 of 155 |
| Central government spending | 46 % | 2023 | 10 of 160 |
| Tax revenue | 25.8 % | 2024 | 11 of 161 |
| Government final consumption | 21.9 % | 2025 | 41 of 187 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 28.2 % | 2024 | 58 of 159 |
| Budget balance | -3.6 % | 2024 | 105 of 158 |
| Military spending | 1.1 % | 2025 | 116 of 165 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 81.8 % | 2024 | 31 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $53.4B | 2025 | 48 of 180 |
| Stock market capitalization | 36.4 % | 2025 | 50 of 101 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 1.8 months | 2025 | 144 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 15.2 % | 2025 | 40 of 201 |
| Gross savings | 25.8 % | 2025 | 62 of 178 |
| Services | 64.1 % | 2025 | 63 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 23.7 % | 2025 | 90 of 185 |
| Industry (including construction) | 24 % | 2025 | 98 of 205 |
| Household final consumption | 51.8 % | 2025 | 143 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1.3 % | 2025 | 169 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2022 | 1 of 178 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 21.1 % | 2025 | 27 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 43.1 yrs | 2023 | 29 of 226 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.7 % | 2025 | 73 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.5 per 100 girls | 2024 | 80 of 213 |
| Urban population | 69.7 % | 2025 | 89 of 213 |
| Population | 9,208,163 inhab. | 2025 | 96 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 64.8 % | 2025 | 103 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 54.4 per 100 | 2025 | 111 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 58.3 % | 2024 | 136 of 145 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 97 per 100 women | 2025 | 141 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.3 % | 2025 | 141 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 14.1 % | 2025 | 192 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy life expectancy | 69.9 yrs | 2023 | 17 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 3.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 22 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 2.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 23 of 194 |
| Road traffic deaths | 4.9 per 100,000 | 2019 | 25 of 188 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 84.3 yrs | 2024 | 33 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 82 yrs | 2024 | 35 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 79.8 yrs | 2024 | 35 of 213 |
| Death rate | 9.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 46 of 213 |
| Suicide rate | 12.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 110 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 5.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 111 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 20.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 116 of 183 |
| Population growth | 0.33 % | 2025 | 150 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 8.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 176 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.31 children/woman | 2024 | 186 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic drinking water | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Physicians | 5.52 per 1,000 | 2023 | 7 of 193 |
| Health expenditure | 11.8 % | 2024 | 10 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 6.7 per 1,000 | 2022 | 11 of 190 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 100 % | 2024 | 17 of 211 |
| Nurses and midwives | 11.28 per 1,000 | 2022 | 18 of 196 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 5 per 100,000 | 2024 | 31 of 206 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 16.5 % | 2024 | 55 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 90 % | 2024 | 92 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 11.6 L/person | 2024 | 16 of 202 |
| Obesity among adult women | 13.3 % | 2024 | 29 of 196 |
| Average height of women | 164.6 cm | 2014 | 31 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 177.4 cm | 2014 | 32 of 198 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 5.4 % | 2024 | 38 of 207 |
| Adult obesity | 16.5 % | 2024 | 59 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 24 % | 2024 | 68 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 26.5 kg/m² | 2016 | 74 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult men | 19.8 % | 2024 | 101 of 196 |
| Tobacco use | 23.8 % | 2024 | 113 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 24.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 136 of 190 |
| Tobacco use among women | 23.5 % | 2024 | 146 of 165 |
Origins, languages and religions 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 22.4 % | 2020 | 33 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 25.5 % | 2024 | 35 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.1 % | 2020 | 35 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.3 % | 2020 | 51 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0.1 % | 2020 | 63 of 192 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 26.8 % | 2022 | 75 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 8.3 % | 2020 | 76 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 43 % | 2022 | 85 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 68.2 % | 2020 | 95 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.6 % | 2020 | 110 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.41 | 2003 | 121 of 204 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.15 | 2003 | 139 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.11 | 2003 | 167 of 205 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini index | 31.2 | 2023 | 44 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 0.5 % | 2023 | 47 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.7 % | 2023 | 56 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 24.8 % | 2023 | 117 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 8 countries | 2026 | 6 of 223 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 47.6 ° | 2026 | 28 of 232 |
| Length of land borders | 2,524 km | 2026 | 76 of 230 |
| Population density | 111.2 inh./km² | 2024 | 93 of 212 |
| Land area | 82,520 km² | 2024 | 113 of 212 |
| Total area | 83,879 km² | 2024 | 116 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 0 km | 2026 | 184 of 227 |
| Landlocked country | Landlocked | 2026 | 44 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0 % | 2015 | 1 of 212 |
| Lowest point | 115 m | 2026 | 22 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 910 m | 2026 | 35 of 166 |
| Highest point | 3,798 m | 2026 | 45 of 229 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 6,083 m³/inh. | 2022 | 63 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,110 mm | 2022 | 86 of 180 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 29.6 % | 2025 | 39 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 47.3 % | 2024 | 63 of 210 |
| Arable land | 16 % | 2024 | 70 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 31.1 % | 2024 | 120 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.84 | 2025 | 17 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.58 | 2025 | 17 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.72 | 2025 | 18 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.76 | 2025 | 19 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.94 | 2025 | 25 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.88 | 2025 | 26 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.89 | 2025 | 37 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 16 yrs | 2026 | 217 of 222 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Liberal democracy | 2025 | 31 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 2.71 | 2025 | 8 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.92 | 2025 | 19 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.88 | 2025 | 21 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.93 | 2025 | 21 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.88 | 2025 | 24 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.93 | 2025 | 28 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.91 | 2025 | 30 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.88 | 2025 | 40 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.93 | 2025 | 48 of 174 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law (WGI) | 1.65 | 2025 | 10 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 1.42 | 2025 | 14 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 1.54 | 2025 | 17 of 203 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 2.3 | 2025 | 18 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 1.3 | 2025 | 24 of 205 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 67 pts | 2024 | 25 of 179 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.93 | 2025 | 27 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.92 | 2025 | 27 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.1 | 2025 | 29 of 173 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 1.07 | 2025 | 29 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.53 | 2025 | 80 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 4 % | 2012 | 8 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 38.5 % | 2025 | 26 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 35.5 % | 2025 | 45 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,918 | 2025 | 171 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Lower quota (under 40% or at least one woman) | 2025 | 25 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 3 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 90.9 /100 | 2025 | 12 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 90 /100 | 2025 | 54 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 31.3 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 15.3 pts | 2025 | 17 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Allowed | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible with a medical diagnosis | 2025 | 24 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Legal marriage | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 32 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 21 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Legally recognized | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Covered for adults and minors | 2025 | 17 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 37 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Licence granted as of right if conditions are met | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Decriminalized | 2026 | 26 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescent birth rate | 3.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 24 of 213 |
| Maternal mortality | 6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 28 of 192 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 63 % | 2013 | 37 of 181 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 98.1 % | 2020 | 110 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 100 % | 2022 | 1 of 210 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 98 % | 2019 | 2 of 99 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 65 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 78 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0.2 /10 | 2024 | 15 of 186 |
| Trade union membership rate | 26.2 % | 2019 | 35 of 137 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 61.5 yrs | 2026 | 44 of 78 |
Family & Nationality 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 10 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 152 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 13 yrs | 2025 | 17 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Austria?
Austria has about 9,208,163 inhabitants (2025), ranking 96 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Austria?
GDP per capita is $62,930 /inh. (2025): Austria ranks 20 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Austria?
Annual inflation is 3.5 % (2025); Austria ranks 111 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Austria?
The unemployment rate is 5.6 % (2025); Austria ranks 105 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Austria stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: Austria has $62,930 /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Austria come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.