Annual change in population in Austria
Austria: Annual change in population was 65,756 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in Austria, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual change in population in Austria is 65,756 people, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 32.6% on the previous year and up 32.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in Austria peaked at 97,625 people in 2022 and was at its lowest, -20,130 people, in 1975.
Austria ranks 101st of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 8,646 people | -5,968 people | 26,925 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 42,604 people | 25,679 people | 54,769 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 10,804 people | -20,130 people | 43,628 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,206 people | -11,912 people | 35,059 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 37,349 people | 8,661 people | 85,575 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 35,118 people | 19,035 people | 55,708 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 53,580 people | 20,014 people | 96,225 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 62,390 people | 40,526 people | 97,625 people | 4 |
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More population data for Austria
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 297,643 people (2100)
- Population density 89.67 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.31 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 284,828 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.31 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.31 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate -0.2% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 1.32 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Austria?
- Annual change in population in Austria was 65,756 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 97,625 people in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was -20,130 people in 1975.
- How does Austria rank for annual change in population?
- Austria ranks 101st out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.