Austria is a country in the heart of Europe with a population of around 9 million people. The state shares borders with the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and Germany. Its total area is 84,000 square kilometers. It is a post-industrial country with a dynamically developing economy. Austria is a federation of 9 states, with Vienna being the capital of one of them. The country is a parliamentary representative democracy with an elected president who serves as the head of state, and a chancellor who holds executive power and also heads the government. Austria ranks 25th in the world in the Human Development Index and 12th in GDP per capita. In 1995, the country signed the Schengen Agreement and became part of the Schengen Area. The currency of Austria is the euro.
Austria
Republic of Austria
What makes this country different from others? In Vienna, the capital of the country, pure spring water flows from the tap. There are no stray animals here. There are only 5 major cities in the entire 84,000 kilometers of territory.
Austria is a picturesque and the most mountainous country in Europe - 62% of the area is occupied by the Alps. Here, for the first time in the world, a zoo and ski resorts appeared.
What distinguishes this state from others? In Vienna, the capital of the country, pure spring water flows from the tap. There are no stray animals here. There are only 5 major cities for the whole 84 thousand kilometers of territory, the unchanging love of the local population for bicycles and the smallest percentage of people with obesity (among European countries).
It is also the birthplace of Mozart, Strauss, Freud and Arnold Schwarzenegger and 9 million citizens living here today.
In terms of happiness, Austria ranks 11 out of 136 countries in the World Happiness Report 2024. The indicator takes into account GDP per capita, life expectancy, sense of security, and public opinion survey results from residents of the countries.
Based on the Numbeo Health Index derived from user experience. In the 2024 ranking, Austria is in 11 place according to this indicator among 94 countries. The index evaluates the quality, cost, accessibility of medical services, and the level of staff qualifications.
Air cleanliness reflects the environmental situation in the region. This factor is crucial. Austria is ranked 34 among 125 countries based on the results of 2024.
The indicator is calculated based on the country safety rating from the Numbeo service. Austria ranks 27 out of 146 in terms of safety according to a survey of real travelers who visited the country in 2024.
Austria ranks 26 out of 235 countries in the world for life expectancy. This is a crucial indicator that has been evaluated by the United Nations since 1980.
Austria ranks 22 out of 164 countries in the Human Freedom Index 2024 by the American Cato Institute and the Canadian Fraser Institute. The ranking evaluates personal, civil, and economic freedom in different countries based on 86 indicators.
The cost of living assessment in Austria, according to the Numbeo Index 2024, includes not only the cost of groceries, restaurants, and housing rent but also the purchasing power index. The indicator is conditional, as it is most often directly related to the income level of the population.
The unemployment rate and the assessment of Austria according to this indicator are based on data from the International Labour Organization from 2024. According to this indicator, the country ranks 72 out of 186 countries in the world.
The Social Progress Index assesses countries' achievements across 50 different indicators, and Austria ranks 11 out of 168 countries in this rating for the year 2024.
The Citizenship Quality Ranking considers freedom of movement, human development index, GDP indicators, and openness to residency. Austria ranks 15 out of 201 countries based on these criteria as of 2024.
Literacy rate directly influences the development of any country. Therefore, this indicator provides an understanding of the average level of education among citizens. Austria ranks 56 out of 178 in terms of literacy rate.
Internet speed indicates the level of technological development in the country, accessibility of information, and service quality. Austria ranks 33 in the list of countries based on this indicator.
The cost of mobile internet reflects its accessibility. When considering this indicator alongside internet speed, we can judge the quality of access to information. In 2024, Austria ranks 46 out of 236 in this regard.
An indicator that gives an understanding of how comfortable you will feel in a country if you are unfamiliar with the local language but proficient in English. According to this indicator, Austria ranks 2 in the world.