Austria
Vienna's Classical Heart, Alpine Soul
Overview
The alpine heart of Europe, celebrated for its imperial Vienna coffeehouses, world-class skiing, classical music heritage, and consistently high quality of life.
Geographic Context
Region
Europe
Subregion
Central Europe
Land Area
83,871 km²
Capital
Vienna
Languages
Austro-Bavarian German
Currencies
Euro (€)
At a Glance
88
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
77
Freedom
92
Security
94
Life Expectancy
81 yrs
Median Age
43.1 yrs
Urbanization
60%
Cost Index
79
Housing Index
59
Healthcare Access
73/100
Climate
Average Temperature
8.1°C
Average AQI
21
Most Temperate Cities
1 Oggau 10.8°C
2 Purbach am Neusiedler See 10.8°C
3 Rust Stadt 10.8°C
4 Hainersdorf 10.5°C
5 Kirchenviertel 9.9°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Waiern 1 AQI
2 Brunn 1 AQI
3 Hirnsdorf 4 AQI
4 Jakomini 5 AQI
5 Waldprechting 5 AQI
Cities
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 79
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 59
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 24.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Top Income Tax 55.00%
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 10/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 9/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 160 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 89
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 0.84% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 105 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 7/100
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025