Urbanization Growth in Austria from 1990 to 2023

Austria experienced a gradual decline in urbanization from 63.0% in 1990 to a low of 57.1% by 2012. This trend largely reflects suburbanization and regional decentralization efforts as Austria aimed to balance urban-rural development. However, from 2012 onward, urbanization started to increase slightly, reaching 59.5% by 2023. This recent rise is associated with economic growth in major cities, especially Vienna, which has attracted both national and international migrants. This moderate growth reflects Austria’s balanced approach to urban development, prioritizing sustainable urbanization while maintaining regional support to prevent over-concentration.