Mortality Rate in Austria from 1990 to 2022

Austria achieved a sharp reduction in its mortality rate, falling from 8.0 in 1990 to 2.6 in 2022, one of Europe’s lowest rates. During the 1990s, the mortality rate dropped rapidly to 5.7 by 1995, reflecting post-Cold War investments in modernizing healthcare infrastructure. These improvements also enhanced preventative care and maternal health services.

Post-2000, the downward trend continued, with the rate decreasing to 4.6 by 2010, thanks to Austria’s focus on universal healthcare access and early disease detection. The consistent reduction to 2.6 by 2022 highlights Austria's effective public health policies, though rising healthcare costs and aging demographics present ongoing challenges.