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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Finland

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Finland is 130 666 mi². This means that the area of Finland is 304% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
130 666 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Finland has a coastline of 776.7 mi.

0.0 mi
776.7 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 Finland is Helsinki, where the population is 626 305.

1 805 680 ppl
626 305 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Finland is Halti, which rises to a height of 4 344 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
4 344 ft
Halti

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Finland the highest temperature was 99°F and was recorded in Liperi.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
99°F
Liperi

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Finland, the lowest temperature was -60.7°F and was recorded in Kittilä, Lapland.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-60.7°F
Kittilä, Lapland

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Finland is home to 5 540 720 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
5 540 720 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 81.6 years in Finland.

82.1 years
81.6 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 42.8 years in Finland.

44.5 years
42.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 0.26% in Finland.

0.32%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 100.0% in Finland.

98.0%
100.0%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Finland the primary language is Finnish, Swedish.

german
finnish, swedish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
2 622 000 ppl
Ranking: 68/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Finland: 50 811 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
50 811 Int$
Ranking: 22/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Finland: 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 Finland: 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, Finland has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; Finland - 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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
B78 USD - 94 USD
T145 USD - 182 USD
B82 USD - 95 USD
T155 USD - 197 USD

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