| Area Total | 83,871 sq km |
| Climate | temperate; continental, cloudy; cold winters with frequent rain and some snow in lowlands and snow in mountains; moderate summers with occasional showers |
| Natural Resources | oil, coal, lignite, timber, iron ore, copper, zinc, antimony, magnesite, tungsten, graphite, salt, hydropower |
| Imports | Germany 41.8%, Italy 5.8%, Switzerland 5.5%, Czech Republic 4.4%, Netherlands 4.2% (2017) – machinery and equipment, motor vehicles, chemicals, metal goods, oil and oil products, natural gas; foodstuffs |
| Exports | Germany 29.4%, US 6.3%, Italy 6.2%, Switzerland 5.1%, France 4.8%, Slovakia 4.8% (2017) – machinery and equipment, motor vehicles and parts, manufactured goods, chemicals, iron and steel, foodstuffs |
| Government | federal parliamentary republic |
| Capital | Vienna |
| Population | 8,793,370 (July 2018 est.) |
| Ethnicity | Austrian 80.8%, German 2.6%, Bosnian and Herzegovinian 1.9%, Turkish 1.8%, Serbian 1.6%, Romanian 1.3%, other 10% (2018 est.) |
| Language | German (official nationwide) 88.6%, Turkish 2.3%, Serbian 2.2%, Croatian (official in Burgenland) 1.6%, other (includes Slovene, official in southern Carinthia, and Hungarian, official in Burgenland) 5.3% (2001 est.) |
News about Austria
- Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Fridayby The Local Austria on July 4, 2025
Four injured in attack on Vienna-bound train, government agrees on social media rules for politicians, Carinthian lakes rated only moderate – plus more news from Austria this Friday.
- Thunderstorms set to sweep Austria as heatwave peaks at 38Cby The Local Austria on July 3, 2025
Austria’s heatwave is coming to an end – but forecasters warn that thunderstorms, hail, and flash floods could follow. Find out which regions are most at risk.
- Austria carries out first deportation to Syria in 15 yearsby The Local Austria on July 3, 2025
Austria has deported a convicted Syrian offender, marking its first forced return to Syria in 15 years. Here's what the Interior Ministry said about the decision.
- Flights disrupted across Europe as French air traffic controllers strikeby The Local Austria on July 3, 2025
Tens of thousands of passengers saw their travel plans disrupted at the start of a summer holiday season on Thursday as French air traffic controllers launched a two-day strike.
- Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Thursdayby The Local Austria on July 3, 2025
Red heat warning for Carinthia, school closures ruled out despite heatwave, and the government moves towards a Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office—plus more stories from Austria on Thursday.
- REVEALED: Austria's hottest regions and where to go to escape the heatby The Local Austria on July 2, 2025
Which parts of Austria suffer the most during heatwaves? New research reveals the country’s hottest regions and why some areas are at greater risk.
- From theatre to gaming: the best events in Vienna this weekendby The Local Austria on July 2, 2025
Looking for things to do in Vienna this weekend? From family-friendly theatre and bustling farmers’ markets to Austria’s biggest gaming event and open-air cinema nights, here are some of the top events to enjoy.
- German Word of the Day: verarbeitenby The Local Austria on July 1, 2025
From dealing with emotions to making dinner, verarbeiten is one of those German verbs that covers both the practical and the deeply personal.
- Why Austria’s inflation rate is climbing again despite EU’s falling averageby The Local Austria on July 1, 2025
Austria’s inflation rate has edged higher this June. Find out what’s behind the change and what it could mean for households this summer.
- Public warned after Austria sees rise in heatwave related accidentsby The Local Austria on July 1, 2025
Austria’s heatwave has already led to several drownings and mountain accidents this summer, with authorities warning residents to take extra care as temperatures rise.
- Where to watch Women’s Euro 2025 football live on Austrian TVby The Local Austria on June 30, 2025
The Women’s Euro 2025 kicks off this July in Switzerland. Here’s how fans in Austria can catch all the action, including where to watch and which key matches not to miss.
- Naturalisation becomes 'fragile' as European countries make moves to strip citizenshipby The Local Austria on June 28, 2025
Naturalisation has often been seen as the best way to secure the right to live permanently in another European country, but this notion is becoming “increasingly fragile”, a new report reveals.
- COMPARE: The tourist tax you'll pay in different parts of Austria this summerby The Local Austria on April 17, 2025
From percentage-based rates in Vienna to new nightly fees in Salzburg and Tyrol, here’s how Austria’s tourist taxes vary - and what’s changing this summer.
- Gemeindebau: How do you qualify for a social housing flat in Vienna?by The Local Austria on March 11, 2024
Vienna is famous for its social housing system, which offers quality living at low rent. But how does it actually work, and who can get one of these municipal buildings?
- EXPLAINED: What is the '2-year rule' for new Austrian citizens?by The Local Austria on February 15, 2024
If you're applying for Austrian citizenship, you may have heard of the 'two-year' rule that affects the period immediately after you become an Austrian national. But what does it mean?
