Austria is a small, landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by eight other countries: Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. Austria is a federal republic, composed of nine states, and its capital and largest city is Vienna. Austria has a population of 8.8 million people, making it the 119th most populous country in the world.
Austria has a population density of 101 people per square kilometer (261 per square mile), making it one of the most densely populated countries in Europe. The majority of the population is concentrated in the eastern part of the country, particularly in Vienna and the surrounding area. The population of Vienna is 1.9 million, making it the largest city in Austria.
The population of Austria is largely homogeneous, with a majority of ethnic Austrians making up more than 80% of the population. The largest minority groups are Croats, Slovenes, Hungarians, and Czechs, each making up less than 5% of the population. Other minority groups include Serbs, Bosnians, Albanians, and Roma.
The population of Austria is aging, with the median age rising from 38.2 years in 2000 to 43.3 years in 2020. This is due to a combination of low fertility rates and a steady influx of immigrants. The fertility rate in Austria is 1.5 births per woman, below the replacement rate of 2.1.
Immigration has been an important factor in the population growth of Austria, with an estimated 15.7% of the population being foreign-born in 2020. The largest groups of immigrants are from Germany, Serbia, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia.
The population of Austria is highly educated, with 95% of the population aged 25 and over having completed secondary education. Austria also has a high rate of post-secondary enrollment, with nearly half of the population aged 25-64 having completed tertiary education.
Austria is a highly industrialized country, with a GDP per capita of $48,400 in 2020. The country has a strong social safety net, with generous unemployment benefits and a comprehensive healthcare system. The country also has a high quality of life, ranking 12th in the world in the Human Development Index in 2020.