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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Denmark

Learn about the similarities and differences between Austria and Denmark 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. Denmark - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Denmark is 16 639 mi². This means that the area of Austria is 94.62% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
16 639 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Denmark has a coastline of 4 544.7 mi.

0.0 mi
4 544.7 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 Denmark is Copenhagen, where the population is 583 348.

1 805 680 ppl
583 348 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Denmark is Møllehøj, which rises to a height of 561 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
561 ft
Møllehøj

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Denmark the highest temperature was 97.5°F and was recorded in Holstebro, Midtjylland.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
97.5°F
Holstebro, Midtjylland

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Denmark, the lowest temperature was -24.2°F and was recorded in Thisted Municipality, North Denmark Region.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-24.2°F
Thisted Municipality, North Denmark Region

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Denmark is home to 5 792 202 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
5 792 202 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 81.5 years in Denmark.

82.1 years
81.5 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 42 years in Denmark.

44.5 years
42 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 0.44% in Denmark.

0.32%
0.44%

Literacy

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

98.0%
99.0%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Denmark the primary language is Danish.

german
danish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
10 424 000 ppl
Ranking: 26/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Denmark: 60 552 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
60 552 Int$
Ranking: 13/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Denmark: Danish Krone (DKK).

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EUR
Euro
DKK
Danish Krone

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Denmark 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; Denmark - 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)
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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
B77 USD - 93 USD
T147 USD - 184 USD
B92 USD - 116 USD
T173 USD - 223 USD

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