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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Belgium

Learn about the similarities and differences between Austria and Belgium by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Austria vs. Belgium - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Belgium is 11 787 mi². This means that the area of Austria is 175% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
11 787 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Belgium has a coastline of 41.6 mi.

0.0 mi
41.6 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Austria is Vienna, with a population of about 1 805 680 people. In contrast, the largest city in Belgium is Antwerp, where the population is 502 604.

1 805 680 ppl
502 604 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Belgium is Signal de Botrange, which rises to a height of 2 277 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
2 277 ft
Signal de Botrange

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Belgium the highest temperature was 101.8°F and was recorded in Uccle.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
101.8°F
Uccle

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Belgium, the lowest temperature was -22.2°F and was recorded in Valley of the Lesse in Rochefort.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-22.2°F
Valley of the Lesse in Rochefort

Society

Austria vs. Belgium - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Belgium is home to 11 589 623 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
11 589 623 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 81.7 years in Belgium.

82.1 years
81.7 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 41.6 years in Belgium.

44.5 years
41.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 0.59% in Belgium.

0.32%
0.59%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 99.0% in Belgium.

98.0%
99.0%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Belgium the primary language is French, Dutch, German.

german
french, dutch, german

Religion

In Austria, the main religion is Christianity; in Belgium, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179
8 355 000 ppl
Ranking: 13/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Belgium: 52 627 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194
52 627 Int$
Ranking: 15/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Belgium: Euro (EUR).

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EUR
Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Belgium: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Belgium has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; Belgium - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B79 USD - 95 USD
T145 USD - 182 USD
B65 USD - 77 USD
T134 USD - 165 USD

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