Rural population, annual growth rate in Austria

Austria: Rural population, annual growth rate was -0.4906 % change on previous year in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
-0.4906 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 78.1%
World rank
138th
of 209 countries
All-time high
0.6862 % change on previous year
in 2015
All-time low
-2.91 % change on previous year
in 1987
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Rural population, annual growth rate in Austria, 1961–2025

-3-2-101196119932025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for rural population, annual growth rate in Austria is -0.4906 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 78.1% on the previous year and down 171.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, rural population, annual growth rate in Austria peaked at 0.6862 % change on previous year in 2015 and was at its lowest, -2.91 % change on previous year, in 1987.

Austria ranks 138th of 209 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.2602 % change on previous year -0.1034 % change on previous year 0.3625 % change on previous year 9
1970s -0.4528 % change on previous year -1 % change on previous year 0.0853 % change on previous year 10
1980s -2.1 % change on previous year -2.91 % change on previous year -0.7888 % change on previous year 10
1990s -0.4645 % change on previous year -1.3 % change on previous year 0.1096 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.3061 % change on previous year -0.0916 % change on previous year 0.6107 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.2379 % change on previous year -0.2248 % change on previous year 0.6862 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.1465 % change on previous year -0.4906 % change on previous year 0.2501 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Austria

  1. 135 Tonga -0.4224 % change on previous year compare
  2. 136 Croatia, Republic of -0.4457 % change on previous year compare
  3. 137 Czechia -0.4625 % change on previous year compare
  4. 139 Estonia -0.5048 % change on previous year compare
  5. 140 Maldives -0.5233 % change on previous year compare
  6. 141 Palau, Republic of -0.5436 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 256 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is rural population, annual growth rate in Austria?
Rural population, annual growth rate in Austria was -0.4906 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Austria?
The highest recorded value was 0.6862 % change on previous year in 2015.
What is the lowest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Austria?
The lowest recorded value was -2.91 % change on previous year in 1987.
How does Austria rank for rural population, annual growth rate?
Austria ranks 138th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
Is rural population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Austria?
Over the last ten years it is down 171.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Austria data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Rural population, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Rural population, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
256 places, 16,522 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.