MigrantoImmigrants in Austria
1.9M foreign-born residents — the #37 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 32% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Germany | 268460 |
| Bosnia | 180515 |
| Turkey | 161487 |
| Romania | 160281 |
| Serbia | 145580 |
| Ukraine | 100164 |
| Hungary | 96849 |
| Syria | 90968 |
| Poland | 79557 |
| Croatia | 59348 |
| Afghanistan | 54204 |
| Slovakia | 50437 |
| Russia | 42595 |
| Italy | 38913 |
| Bulgaria | 38651 |
| Czech Republic | 32780 |
| North Macedonia | 31837 |
| Iran | 29559 |
| Slovenia | 25669 |
| China | 19448 |
| India | 19411 |
| Iraq | 17372 |
| Switzerland | 16633 |
| Egypt | 16395 |
| Philippines | 14332 |
| USA | 14035 |
| United Kingdom | 13841 |
| Netherlands | 10748 |
| France | 10544 |
| Spain | 10355 |
| Somalia | 9719 |
| Greece | 8581 |
| Nigeria | 8525 |
| Brazil | 8207 |
| Thailand | 7083 |
| Pakistan | 6739 |
| Albania | 6148 |
| Moldova | 5626 |
| Tunisia | 4909 |
| Georgia | 4209 |
| Vietnam | 3837 |
| Armenia | 3746 |
| South Africa | 3710 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 74%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Austria.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
87% of the population growth of Austria since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
Romania is the fastest-growing major source
Immigration from Romania has increased by 68% since 2015, rising from 95.3K to 160.3K in 9 years.
Top source countries have shifted significantly since 1990
5 new countries have entered the top 20: Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan — Ukraine rose from outside the top 20 to rank #6.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 5 residents of Austria is foreign-born — 1.9M out of 9.2M, representing 21.1% of the population.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 633555 |
| 1995 | 764557 |
| 2000 | 919843 |
| 2005 | 1052287 |
| 2010 | 1201767 |
| 2015 | 1415132 |
| 2020 | 1638408 |
| 2024 | 1932007 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Germany | Bosnia | Turkey | Romania | Serbia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 82469 | 97482 | 82084 | 18031 | 97183 |
| 1995 | 106088 | 116832 | 99778 | 26015 | 110208 |
| 2000 | 134862 | 138319 | 119611 | 37182 | 123129 |
| 2005 | 159255 | 130147 | 150522 | 47344 | 130253 |
| 2010 | 193169 | 149818 | 157722 | 62864 | 145202 |
| 2015 | 217489 | 160538 | 160104 | 95253 | 135871 |
| 2020 | 241266 | 171472 | 159347 | 131700 | 144429 |
| 2024 | 268460 | 180515 | 161487 | 160281 | 145580 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Austria as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Austria
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Austria?
Around 1.9M foreign-born residents live in Austria, making it the #37-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Austria come from?
Most immigrants in Austria come from Germany, Bosnia and Turkey — these three countries account for about 32% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Austria are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 21% of the population of Austria — that's 1.9M out of a total population of 9.2M.
How has immigration to Austria changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Austria has grown from 1.4M to 1.9M people, a growth of about 37%.
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