Vienna: population and statistics
Vienna has a population of 2,040,914 (2026) across 414.9 km², or 4,919 people per km². It ranks 1 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,040,914 residents
- 414.9 km²
- 4,919 people/km²
- 192 m
Vienna in numbers
Key points
Share of foreign nationals: 36.1% in Vienna, compared with an average of 36.1% in Vienna and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,177 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 58,105 football pitches.
- Its population density is 44.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Leopoldsdorf, 10.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,708 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Vienna over time
Vienna had 1,840,226 residents in 2016 and 2,040,914 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,920,949 |
| 2022 | 1,931,593 |
| 2023 | 1,982,097 |
| 2024 | 2,005,760 |
| 2025 | 2,028,289 |
| 2026 | 2,040,914 |
All indicators for Vienna
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Vienna | Vienna | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.7% | 16.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,900 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 39.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,970 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vienna | Vienna | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 965,902 | 965,902 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.04 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,876 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vienna | Vienna | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 158,182 | 158,182 | 743,940 | ranked 1 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 176,228 | 176,228 | 850,266 | ranked 1 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.1 | 87.1 | 91.3 | ranked 1,158 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 198,435 | 198,435 | 945,381 | ranked 1 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.2 | 97.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,028 of 1,978 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vienna | Vienna | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 66.8% | 66.8% | 77.4% | ranked 1,957 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 12.2% | 12.2% | 3.5% | ranked 16 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,192,163 | 1,192,163 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 58.9 | 58.9 | 32.4 | ranked 258 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vienna | Vienna | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 11.9% | 11.9% | 77.3% | ranked 1,981 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Vienna | Vienna | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 36.1% | 36.1% | 8.5% | ranked 7 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 494,780 | 494,780 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Vienna | Vienna | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 47.7% | 47.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,979 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 26.4% | 26.4% | 11.0% | ranked 36 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Vienna
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical19.9% ×1.5
- Information and communication11.8% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services10.0% ×1.3
- Health and social work7.1% ×0.7
- Other service activities6.5% ×0.8
- Construction5.3% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Vienna
Where is Vienna?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vienna?
Vienna has 2,040,914 residents (2026), ranking 1 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Vienna?
Vienna covers 414.9 km², with a density of 4,919 people per km².
Is the population of Vienna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vienna went from 1,840,226 to 2,040,914, a change of +10.9%.
Where is Vienna?
Vienna is in Vienna. It belongs to Wien (district). Latitude 48.208, longitude 16.372.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Vienna?
In Vienna, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 36.1% (2024), ranking 7 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Private households: what is the figure for Vienna?
In Vienna, “Private households” stands at 965,902 (2024), ranking 1 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vienna?
In Vienna, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,177 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vienna?
The nearest to Vienna are Leopoldsdorf (10 km), Vösendorf (11 km), Hennersdorf (11 km), Schwechat (11 km), Langenzersdorf (11 km).