Austria: Percent urban population

The latest value from 2025 is 69.72 percent, an increase from 69.47 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 62.08 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Austria from 1960 to 2025 is 61.16 percent. The minimum value, 49.9 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 69.72 percent was recorded in 2025. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The data show the percent of the total population that lives in urban areas for Austria and other countries.

Definition: Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.