Austria Population Live (2026)
The live population of Austria, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Austria has an estimated population of about 9.1 million people in 2026 — 0.11% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 63rd largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Austria's latest birth rate (9.5 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (10 per 1,000).
Is the population of Austria growing?
Not from births alone. Around 236 babies are born in Austria every day, but about 248 people die — so deaths outnumber births by roughly 12 a day (about 4,529 a year). Austria is one of 17 countries among the 72 we track where this has already happened. It is usually the result of two things at once: a birth rate that has been low for decades, and a large older generation.
A birth rate of 9.5 per 1,000 people is among the lowest in the world — fewer than 10 births per 1,000 people each year — which is the main reason Austria's population is getting older. It ranks 54th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
Migration matters a lot here. Austria attracts large numbers of people from abroad, so its real population change is noticeably bigger than the natural increase shown on this page. Our counter shows births minus deaths only, which is why official figures that include migration can be higher.
Births and deaths in Austria
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 0.2 | 0.2 | -0.0 |
| Per hour | 10 | 10 | -1 |
| Per day | 236 | 248 | -12 |
| Per week | 1,650 | 1,737 | -87 |
| Per year | 86,050 | 90,579 | -4,529 |
How crowded is Austria?
With about 9.1 million people living on 83,871 km², Austria has roughly 108.0 people per square kilometre. That is above the world average of about 61 per km² (32nd of 72 for density).
Life expectancy in Austria
A baby born in Austria today can expect to live about 81.8 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is above the global average and ranks 18th of the 72 countries we track. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
Austria is a high-income country, with GDP of about $51,466 per person (13th of 72). Richer countries usually have low birth rates — people marry later, have fewer children, and live longer — and Austria fits that pattern.
Austria at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 9,057,900 | 63 |
| Births per day | 236 | 61 |
| Deaths per day | 248 | 59 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 9.5 | 54 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 10 | 14 |
| Natural growth rate | -0.05% / year | 58 |
| Life expectancy | 81.8 years | 18 |
| Population density | 108.0 / km² | 32 |
| GDP per person | $51,466 | 13 |
| Area | 83,871 km² | — |
| Capital | Vienna | — |
| Languages | German | — |
| Currency | Euro (€) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Austria's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Austria's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Austria in 2026?
The population of Austria in 2026 is estimated at about 9.1 million people, which is around 0.11% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Austria every day?
About 236 babies are born in Austria every day — roughly 10 per hour, or 86,050 per year — based on a birth rate of 9.5 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Austria every day?
About 248 people die in Austria every day — roughly 10 per hour, or 90,579 per year — based on a death rate of 10 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Austria growing or shrinking?
Shrinking from natural change: deaths exceed births by about 12 people a day. Migration can offset part of this.
What is the life expectancy in Austria?
Life expectancy at birth in Austria is about 81.8 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Austria population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Austria's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.