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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Sweden

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

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Sweden is 173 860 mi². This means that the area of Sweden is 437% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
173 860 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Sweden has a coastline of 1 999.6 mi.

0.0 mi
1 999.6 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 Sweden is Stockholm, where the population is 914 909.

1 805 680 ppl
914 909 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Sweden is Kebnekaise, which rises to a height of 6 903 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
6 903 ft
Kebnekaise

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Sweden the highest temperature was 100.4°F and was recorded in Ultuna, Uppsala County / Målilla, Kalmar County.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
100.4°F
Ultuna, Uppsala County / Målilla, Kalmar County

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Sweden, the lowest temperature was -63.4°F and was recorded in Malgovik, Västerbotten County.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-63.4°F
Malgovik, Västerbotten County

Society

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

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Sweden is home to 10 099 265 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
10 099 265 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 82.6 years in Sweden.

82.1 years
82.6 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 41.1 years in Sweden.

44.5 years
41.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 0.74% in Sweden.

0.32%
0.74%

Literacy

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

98.0%
99.0%

Language

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

german
swedish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/174
6 482 000 ppl
Ranking: 40/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Sweden: 54 930 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 15/194
54 930 Int$
Ranking: 18/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Sweden: Swedish Krona (SEK).

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EUR
Euro
SEK
Swedish Krona

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Sweden: 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, Sweden has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURSEK

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; Sweden - 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
B78 USD - 94 USD
T145 USD - 182 USD
B55 USD - 69 USD
T132 USD - 182 USD

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