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AustriavsNetherlands

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Netherlands is higher

Netherlands records 17,993,485, about 1.96× the other value.

Surface area

Austria is higher

Austria records 83,879 km², about 2.02× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Netherlands is higher

Netherlands records $1.21 trillion, about 2.27× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇦🇹 Austria9,177,982
🇳🇱 Netherlands17,993,485

The Netherlands’ population is 96% larger than that of Austria, a difference of 8,815,503.

Surface area

🇦🇹 Austria83,879 km²
🇳🇱 Netherlands41,540 km²

Austria’s surface area is 102% larger than that of the Netherlands, a difference of 42,339 km².

Population density

🇦🇹 Austria109 /km²
🇳🇱 Netherlands433 /km²

The Netherlands’ population density is 296% higher than that of Austria, a difference of 324 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇦🇹 Austria$534.79 billion · 2024
🇳🇱 Netherlands$1.21 trillion · 2024

The Netherlands’ nominal GDP is 127% larger than that of Austria, a difference of $680.14 billion.

GDP per capita

🇦🇹 Austria$58,269 · 2024
🇳🇱 Netherlands$67,520 · 2024

The Netherlands’ GDP per capita is 16% higher than that of Austria, a difference of $9,252.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Vienna

Amsterdam

Population

9,177,982

17,993,485

Surface area

83,879 km²

41,540 km²

Population density

109 /km²

433 /km²

Nominal GDP

$534.79 billion · 2024

$1.21 trillion · 2024

GDP per capita

$58,269 · 2024

$67,520 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Western Europe

Western Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Austrian

Dutch, Netherlandic

Phone code

+43

+31

Internet domain

.at

.nl

ISO codes

AT / AUT

NL / NLD

Time zone

Europe/Vienna

Europe/Amsterdam

Native name

Österreich

Nederland

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About Austria

Nestled in the heart of Europe, Austria is a land of alpine grandeur, historic cities, and a rich musical heritage that has inspired the world for centuries.

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About Netherlands

The Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe, is known for its flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills, and cycling routes. Amsterdam, its capital, features a historic canal system, world-class museums like the Rijksmuseum, and the Anne Frank House.

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Austria & Netherlands: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Austria?

The capital of Austria is Vienna.

What is the population of Austria?

Austria has a recorded population of approximately 9,177,982 people.

How big is Austria?

Austria covers an area of about 83,879 km².

What is the population density of Austria?

Austria has a population density of roughly 109 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Austria?

Austria has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $534.79 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Austria?

Austria has a GDP per capita of approximately $58,269.

What currency is used in Austria?

Austria uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Austria located?

Austria is located in Western Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Austria?

The native name of Austria is Österreich.

What are people from Austria called?

People from Austria are referred to as Austrian.

What is the phone calling code for Austria?

The international dialing code for Austria is +43.

What is the internet domain for Austria?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Austria is .at.

What time zone is Austria in?

Austria uses the Europe/Vienna time zone.

What is Austria known for?

Nestled in the heart of Europe, Austria is a land of alpine grandeur, historic cities, and a rich musical heritage that has inspired the world for centuries.

What is the capital of Netherlands?

The capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam.

What is the population of Netherlands?

Netherlands has a recorded population of approximately 17,993,485 people.

How big is Netherlands?

Netherlands covers an area of about 41,540 km².

What is the population density of Netherlands?

Netherlands has a population density of roughly 433 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Netherlands?

Netherlands has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.21 trillion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Netherlands?

Netherlands has a GDP per capita of approximately $67,520.

What currency is used in Netherlands?

Netherlands uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Netherlands located?

Netherlands is located in Western Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Netherlands?

The native name of Netherlands is Nederland.

What are people from Netherlands called?

People from Netherlands are referred to as Dutch, Netherlandic.

What is the phone calling code for Netherlands?

The international dialing code for Netherlands is +31.

What is the internet domain for Netherlands?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Netherlands is .nl.

What time zone is Netherlands in?

Netherlands uses the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.

What is Netherlands known for?

The Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe, is known for its flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills, and cycling routes. Amsterdam, its capital, features a historic canal system, world-class museums like the Rijksmuseum, and the Anne Frank House.