Background – Ukrainians in Austria

Prior to 2022, only few Ukrainians lived in Austria, the vast majority being middle-aged women. The age pyramid animation shows how the profile changed dramatically in 2022, when many women of all ages fled to Austria, bringing their children of all ages with them (press Play to see the animation).

The first map shows the NUTS3 regions of Austria and the animation shows how the share of Ukrainians increased abruptly in 2022. At the end of the year 2022, Ukrainians in Vienna made up 1,7% of the total population of Vienna.

The second map shows the NUTS3 regions of Austria and how the Ukrainian population in Austria is distributed over the Austrian regions.