| 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
- Explained: What is Austria’s plan to stop fuel price increases?
by The Local Austria on March 18, 2026Austria’s government has agreed on a package of temporary measures aimed at limiting further rises in petrol and diesel prices. Here's what's changing and how it could impact your expenses.
- Nine unmissable Easter markets in Austria in 2026
by The Local Austria on March 18, 2026Whether you want a palace setting in Vienna, a family-focused outing in Burgenland or a slower browse through crafts and food in Lower Austria, these are some of the best options in each province.
- Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
by The Local Austria on March 18, 2026Austria’s energy regulator has warned that a prolonged Iran conflict could lift power prices, while four workers have died in a construction collapse in Vienna, plus more stories from Austria on Wednesday.
- Vienna’s Café Central closes until autumn for major renovation
by The Local Austria on March 17, 2026Vienna’s famous Café Central has closed temporarily for a major renovation – what are they changing and where to go while the place is closed?
- The tax deadlines Americans in Austria need to know in 2026
by The Local Austria on March 16, 2026Americans living abroad must file taxes both in the US and in their country of residence. Here are the key deadlines and rules US citizens in Austria need to know this year.
- What you should know about the EU's plan to tap your savings
by The Local Austria on March 16, 2026Europe is in great need of money and the EU's plan to get hold of it is to tap the trillions of euros of EU citizens' savings. But will it work?
- German Expression of The Day: Toi, toi, toi
by The Local Austria on March 16, 2026If a friend or family member is doing something brave like performing on stage, you will need this German expression.
- How foreigners are helping drive Austria's workforce
by The Local Austria on March 16, 2026Austria's workforce has grown significantly in the last 20 years, with a large increase in foreign residents joining. But experts say it will shrink in future if action is not taken to address the country's skilled labour shortage.
- Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
by The Local Austria on March 16, 2026Austria is heading into a cooler, wetter week and the country’s energy system has come under fresh scrutiny after a dark winter, plus more stories from Austria on Monday.
- Where in Europe are people likely to live longer?
by The Local Austria on March 15, 2026Life expectancy data reveals that people are living longer in Europe on average, but major differences in gender and geography remain.
- Which European countries have the toughest rules for citizenship in 2026?
by The Local Austria on March 14, 2026Many countries across Europe have tightened citizenship rules in recent years, but which have the toughest for gaining citizenship in 2026?
- What to check before Austria’s camping season begins
by The Local Austria on March 13, 2026Driving a camper abroad from Austria this season? A few routine checks can help you avoid hassles on the road and at borders
- Romania’s Eurovision song criticised for ‘glamorising sexual strangulation’
by Robyn Vinter (Austria | The Guardian) on March 13, 2026Calls for Alexandra Căpitănescu’s Choke Me to be banned as campaigners say lyrics are ‘dangerous’ and ‘reckless’Romania’s Eurovision entry Choke Me has been labelled “dangerous” and “reckless” for appearing to glamorise sexual strangulation, an unsafe practice that can lead to brain injury and death.Campaigners against sexual violence […]
- Bailiffs board Ryanair plane after airline refuses to pay delayed flight compensation
by Anna Tims (Austria | The Guardian) on March 13, 2026Austrian officials took action after airline ignored court order to pay €890 to unnamed womenBailiffs have boarded a Ryanair aircraft after the airline refused to pay compensation to a passenger whose flight was delayed.Austrian officials took action after the budget carrier ignored a court order to pay the unnamed woman €890 (£742) in legal costs and […]
- Sir Ronnie Hampel obituary
by Martin Adeney (Austria | The Guardian) on March 11, 2026Chief executive and chairman of ICI in the 1990s who oversaw the creation of the pharmaceutical company Zeneca Ronnie Hampel was a businessman’s businessman, a major force in the reshaping of ICI, Britain’s largest manufacturing company, in the 1990s and in the birth of the pharmaceutical company Zeneca (now part of AstraZeneca), as well as a powerful […]
