Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Austria
Austria: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 33 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
33
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
169th
of 205 countries
All-time high
72
in 2002
All-time low
0
in 2015
Years of data
32
1994–2025
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Austria, 1994–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Austria stood at 33.
That represents a change of up 83.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Austria peaked at 72 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2015.
That places Austria 169th out of 205 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Austria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 60 | — |
| 1995 | 49 | -18.3% |
| 1996 | 53 | +8.2% |
| 1997 | 54 | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 63 | +16.7% |
| 1999 | 47 | -25.4% |
| 2000 | 33 | -29.8% |
| 2001 | 27 | -18.2% |
| 2002 | 72 | +166.7% |
| 2003 | 68 | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 44 | -35.3% |
| 2005 | 62 | +40.9% |
| 2006 | 30 | -51.6% |
| 2007 | 19 | -36.7% |
| 2008 | 15 | -21.1% |
| 2009 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 10 | -33.3% |
| 2011 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 15 | +50.0% |
| 2013 | 5 | -66.7% |
| 2014 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 10 | — |
| 2018 | 24 | +140.0% |
| 2019 | 18 | -25.0% |
| 2020 | 18 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 23 | +27.8% |
| 2022 | 41 | +78.3% |
| 2023 | 23 | -43.9% |
| 2024 | 33 | +43.5% |
| 2025 | 33 | +0.0% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 33 is below the median for high income countries, which is 111, 30% of the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Austria's 33 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 422, 8% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 54.33 | 47 | 63 | 6 |
| 2000s | 38.5 | 15 | 72 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.7 | 0 | 24 | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.5 | 18 | 41 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Austria
- 166 French Guiana 42 compare
- 167 Australia 41 compare
- 168 Saint Kitts and Nevis 36 compare
- 170 Lesotho 27 compare
- 171 Denmark 21 compare
- 172 Luxembourg 20 compare
- 172 Norway 20 compare
More population data for Austria
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2038 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.65 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2038 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0974 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,924 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.0912 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3729 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.203 (2100)
- Population density 89.67 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 297,643 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Austria?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Austria was 33 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 72 in 2002.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2015.
- How does Austria rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Austria ranks 169th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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