MigrantoImmigrants in Austria
1.9M foreigners live in Austria — 21% of the country's population
Immigrants in Austria by country
The 3 largest groups make up 32% of all immigrants
| 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
74% of immigrants come from Europe
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Key facts
Immigrants in Austria in numbers
Immigration drives population growth
87% of the population growth of Austria since 1990 came from immigrants.
People born in Romania are the fastest-growing group
The number of people born in Romania living in Austria has grown 68% since 2015, from 95.3K to 160.3K.
The map of origins has changed since 1990
5 countries have entered the top 20 origins since 1990: Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan. Ukraine climbed from outside the top 20 to #6.
1 in 5 residents of Austria was born abroad
1.9M of 9.2M residents were born abroad — 21.1% of the population.
The immigrant population has grown 18% since 2020
The number of foreigners living in Austria rose from 1.6M to 1.9M in four years.
1 in 18 people born in Bosnia lives in Austria
180.5K people born in Bosnia live in Austria — 5.7% of the population of Bosnia.
Immigrant population in Austria over time
Foreigners living in Austria, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 633555 |
| 1995 | 764557 |
| 2000 | 919843 |
| 2005 | 1052287 |
| 2010 | 1201767 |
| 2015 | 1415132 |
| 2020 | 1638408 |
| 2024 | 1932007 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Austria, by year
| Year | Germans | Bosnians | Turks | Romanians | Serbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Austria
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Austria
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Austria?
Around 1.9M immigrants live in Austria — the world's #37 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Germans live in Austria?
Around 268.5K Germans live in Austria — about 14% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Austria growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Austria has grown from 1.4M to 1.9M, about 37%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Austria come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Austria. Their children born in Austria are not included.
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