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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Austria

Learn about the similarities and differences between Germany and Austria by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Germany vs. Austria - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 326% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
32 383 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

1 484.5 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Germany is Berlin, with a population of about 3 562 170 people. In contrast, the largest city in Austria is Vienna, where the population is 1 805 680.

3 562 170 ppl
1 805 680 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, which rises to a height of 12 461 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
12 461 ft
Großglockner

Highest recorded temperature

In Germany, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg, while in Austria the highest temperature was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Austria, the lowest temperature was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
-62.7°F
Grünloch doline

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Austria is home to 9 006 398 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
9 006 398 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 82.1 years in Austria.

81.3 years
82.1 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 44.5 years in Austria.

47.8 years
44.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 0.32% in Austria.

-0.21%
0.32%

Literacy

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

99.0%
98.0%

Language

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

german
german

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Austria: 55 649 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Austria: Euro (EUR).

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Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

Germany has right-hand traffic, Austria 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: Germany - May, June, July, August; Austria - May, 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of Germany (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B71 EUR - 88 EUR
T118 EUR - 153 EUR
B72 EUR - 87 EUR
T133 EUR - 167 EUR

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