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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Spain

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 503% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
195 365 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi.

0.0 mi
3 084.5 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 Spain is Madrid, where the population is 3 165 240.

1 805 680 ppl
3 165 240 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, which rises to a height of 12 198 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
12 198 ft
Pico del Teide

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Spain the highest temperature was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
117°F
Murcia

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Spain, the lowest temperature was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-25.6°F
Estany Gento

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Spain is home to 46 754 778 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
46 754 778 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 82.2 years in Spain.

82.1 years
82.2 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 43.9 years in Spain.

44.5 years
43.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and -0.03% in Spain.

0.32%
-0.03%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 98.6% in Spain.

98.0%
98.6%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Spain the primary language is Spanish.

german
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Spain: 38 343 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Spain: 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 Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

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

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Spain 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; Spain - May, June, July, August, September.

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
B77 USD - 93 USD
T147 USD - 184 USD
B68 USD - 80 USD
T116 USD - 150 USD

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