Austria is an independent state in Central Europe, and a member of the United Nations. In formal use it is Republic of Austria. The capital is Vienna.
Some 9.2 million people call it home, placing it 99th of 250 by population — between Togo above it and Belarus below. Within Central Europe alone it is the 3rd largest of 6 and the 4th most populous.
Its territory runs to 83,871 km², which ranks it 116th of the 250 countries and territories in this dataset — just behind Azerbaijan and just ahead of the United Arab Emirates. Put next to a country most people can picture, it is a fraction smaller than Jordan.
Where Austria is and what surrounds it
Its reference point sits at 47.3° north and 13.3° east, which puts it in the northern hemisphere, roughly 5,269 km from the equator, in what geographers would call temperate latitudes.
Countries on the same parallel, far away in longitude, include Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
It borders 8 neighbours: Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland. The largest of them by area is Germany, which is also the most populous. Together those neighbours hold about 179.5 million people.
This is one of the world's landlocked countries. That is true of 45 of the 250 entries here, so all seaborne trade runs through a neighbour's ports. 5 of its neighbours, Czechia, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Slovakia and Switzerland, are landlocked too. You can see the full picture on the landlocked countries page.
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Population and languages of Austria
Population divided by land area gives roughly 109 people per square kilometre, which makes it more crowded than the typical entry on this list. The median across all 250 entries here is about 90 per square kilometre.
The demonym is Austrian, so residents are Austrians.
Austro-Bavarian German is the only official language. No other entry in this dataset lists Austro-Bavarian German, so on this list it stands alone.
Inside Europe it places 17th of 53 by population, and it accounts for 12% of everyone living in Central Europe.
Currency and codes
The currency is the Euro (€, EUR). That is a shared currency: 37 other entries use it, including Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia and Cyprus.
Vienna is the seat of government and the answer most quizzes are looking for.
Its internet country code is .at. The international dialling code is +43. In ISO terms it is at in two letters and AUT in three.
As a sovereign state it is among the 193 UN members listed here. The other 57 entries are territories, dependencies or observers, which is why totals on this site run to 250 rather than the familiar 195.
Neighbouring countries
Austria shares borders with 8 countries:
Fun facts about Austria
- Within Central Europe it is the 3rd largest of 6.
- It is 99th of 250 by population, with about 9.2 million residents.
- People from Austria are known as Austrians.
- Websites based there use the .at domain.
- Its capital city is Vienna.
- Austro-Bavarian German is listed as an official language for no other entry in this dataset.
- Its currency, the Euro, is shared with 37 other entries.
- It shares land borders with 8 countries: Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland.
Austria — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Austria?
- The capital of Austria is Vienna.
- Is Austria landlocked?
- Yes. Austria has no sea coast, which makes it one of 45 landlocked entries in this dataset. Everything it imports or exports by sea has to cross a neighbour's territory first, and that transit dependency is a well-documented drag on trade costs.
- What currency does Austria use?
- Austria uses the Euro, written € (currency code EUR). It is shared with 37 other entries.
- What is the population of Austria?
- Austria has a population of about 9.2 million, which makes it the 99th most populous of the 250 countries and territories listed on this site. Togo sits just above it and Belarus just below.
- How big is Austria?
- Austria covers 83,871 km², ranking 116th of 250 by land area. That makes it a fraction smaller than Jordan.
- Where is Austria located?
- Austria is in Central Europe, part of Europe. Its reference coordinates are 47.3° north and 13.3° east, roughly 5,269 km from the equator in temperate latitudes.
- What language is spoken in Austria?
- The official language of Austria is Austro-Bavarian German. No other entry on this list gives it official status.
- Which countries border Austria?
- Austria borders 8 countries: Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland. Germany is the largest of them by area.
- Is Austria a country?
- Yes. Austria is a sovereign state and one of the 193 UN members listed on this site.
