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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Italy

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Italy is 116 346 mi². This means that the area of Italy is 259% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
116 346 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Italy has a coastline of 4 722.4 mi.

0.0 mi
4 722.4 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 Italy is Rome, where the population is 2 869 460.

1 805 680 ppl
2 869 460 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Italy is Monte Bianco, which rises to a height of 15 781 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
15 781 ft
Monte Bianco

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Italy the highest temperature was 119.3°F and was recorded in Catenanuova, Sicily.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
119.3°F
Catenanuova, Sicily

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Italy, the lowest temperature was -57.3°F and was recorded in Busa Fradusta, Pale di San Martino.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-57.3°F
Busa Fradusta, Pale di San Martino

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Italy is home to 60 461 826 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
60 461 826 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 82.7 years in Italy.

82.1 years
82.7 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 46.5 years in Italy.

44.5 years
46.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 0.09% in Italy.

0.32%
0.09%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 99.2% in Italy.

98.0%
99.2%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Italy the primary language is Italian.

german
italian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
50 732 000 ppl
Ranking: 5/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Italy: 41 890 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
41 890 Int$
Ranking: 34/194

Currency

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

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

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Italy 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; Italy - 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
B78 USD - 94 USD
T145 USD - 182 USD
B80 USD - 101 USD
T130 USD - 159 USD

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