| 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
- Dual citizenship for Americans in Europe threatened by proposed law
by The Local Austria on December 3, 2025A US Senator has introduced a bill that aims to eliminate the possibility of dual citizenship for American citizens. If passed the bill would affect those planning to naturalise in European countries as well as those who already have.
- What Vienna's big hike in taxes and fees in 2026 will mean for residents
by The Local Austria on December 3, 2025From dog taxes to kindergarten meals, Vienna’s planned 2026 fee hikes show how the city hopes to plug its budget gap, but many are left wondering who will pay the cost for the city's budget cuts.
- What's a good salary in Austria in 2026?
by The Local Austria on December 3, 2025Whether you're looking out for a new job or eyeing a move to Austria, it's important to know what to expect when it comes to salaries.
- Austria’s neutrality questioned as support for Ukraine deepens
by The Local Austria on December 3, 2025The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered fresh discussion about Austria’s 70-year policy of neutrality.
- Airbus says 'up to 628' planes need inspection for metal plate problem
by The Local Austria on December 3, 2025European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has said that up to 628 of its A320 planes worldwide may need to be inspected for a metal plate “quality issue” that has come to light.
- Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
by The Local Austria on December 3, 2025Austria’s government is facing scrutiny over new extremism-related investigations and its stance on the EU’s chat control plans, plus more on Wednesday.
- Why an Austrian court said notifying your employer late can cost maternity protection
by The Local Austria on December 2, 2025An Austrian court ruled that a woman informed her employer too late about her pregnancy, raising questions about how maternity protection works.
- The essential tax dates to remember in Austria in 2026
by The Local Austria on December 2, 2025Austria’s tax system runs on strict timelines and a few recurring dates. These are the key deadlines you will want on your 2026 calendar.
- Where in Austria is a white Christmas most likely?
by The Local Austria on December 2, 2025Now that it's December, we can fully get into the festive mode. The question on many people's minds is: will there be a white Christmas in Austria?
- TELL US: What makes life in Austria easier for foreigners?
by The Local Austria on December 1, 2025Is there one thing you recommend all foreigners in Austria should do or get that makes life easier or more convenient? Fill out our short survey to share your advice with other readers.
- Austria records another rise in unemployment as job market continues to cool
by The Local Austria on December 1, 2025Austria’s labour market is finishing the year on a weak note, with unemployment rising again in November. New AMS data shows the pressure is broadening across regions and sectors.
- December 2025 in Austria: The top events to experience in every province
by The Local Austria on December 1, 2025Looking for very Austrian December plans? From Advent classics to major sports events and huge open-air celebrations, here’s where the magic is happening this month.
- Rebel nuns who busted out of Austrian care home win reprieve – if they stay off social media
by Kate Connolly in Berlin (Austria | The Guardian) on November 28, 2025Trio given leave to stay in their abandoned convent near Salzburg until further notice, church officials sayThree octogenarian nuns who gained a global following after breaking out of their care home and moving back to their abandoned convent near Salzburg have been given leave to stay in the nunnery “until further notice” – on condition they stay off […]
- Desperate Journey review – Nazi-fleeing Jewish boy heads for the glamour of wartime Paris
by Leslie Felperin (Austria | The Guardian) on November 24, 2025A young Austrian Jew hides out in the nightclub scene in this 1930s-set drama based on a real story – and inspired by countless other tales of Jews in exile in EuropeIt is 1938 and the Austrian Anschluss is unfolding. In Vienna, the Jewish Knoller family must make some hard choices. While one brother is sent to stay in America, younger sibling Freddie […]
- What are the best Austrian Christmas markets according to locals?
by The Local Austria on November 11, 2025Austrians have spoken: some of the country’s most visited Christmas markets aren’t the ones you’d expect. Here’s where locals are heading this year.
