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Vienna, Austria

Capital city · Population 1.7M

Vienna is the capital and the largest city in Austria with a population of approximately 1,691,468 people as of 2026. This makes it the 257th largest city in the world, accounting for 18.38% of Austria's total population of 9.2M. Vienna is classified as a major city and operates in the Europe/Vienna timezone.

Population

1,691,468

Global Rank

#257

Country Rank

#1

% of Austria

18.38%

Vienna on the Map

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Austria at a Glance

Country Population

9,200,931

Capital

Vienna

Region

Central Europe

Major Cities

11

GDP per Capita

$58,269

Life Expectancy

81.5 years

Urban Population

69.5%

Growth Rate

0.00%

Other Major Cities in Austria

Graz
303K
Linz
205K
Favoriten
202K
Donaustadt
187K
Floridsdorf
163K
Salzburg
157K
Innsbruck
132K
Ottakring
105K
Simmering
101K
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
100K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Vienna with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Vienna by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Floridsdorf162,7795 km
Favoriten201,8825 km
Simmering101,4205 km
Ottakring104,6275 km
Donaustadt187,0077 km
Bratislava423,73755 km
Petržalka112,38057 km
Győr129,301111 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Vienna?

The population of Vienna, Austria is approximately 1,691,468 people, making it the 257th largest city in the world and the 1st largest in Austria.

Is Vienna the capital of Austria?

Yes, Vienna is the capital of Austria.

What timezone is Vienna in?

Vienna is in the Europe/Vienna timezone.