What is inland waters — area in Austria?

Inland waters — area in Austria was 135.9 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest inland waters — area recorded in Austria?

The highest recorded value was 135.9 1000 ha in 1961.

What is the lowest inland waters — area recorded in Austria?

The lowest recorded value was 135.9 1000 ha in 1961.

How does Austria rank for inland waters — area?

Austria ranks 121st out of 188 countries with data for 2024.

Is inland waters — area rising or falling in Austria?

Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Austria data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Inland waters — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Inland waters — Area in Austria

Name: Inland waters — Area in Austria
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Austria: Inland waters — Area was 135.9 1000 ha in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)

135.9 1000 ha

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

121st

of 188 countries

All-time high

135.9 1000 ha

in 1961

All-time low

135.9 1000 ha

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Inland waters — Area in Austria, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.

Analysis

In 2024, inland waters — area in Austria stood at 135.9 1000 ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.

That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, inland waters — area in Austria peaked at 135.9 1000 ha in 1961 and was at its lowest, 135.9 1000 ha, in 1961.

Austria ranks 121st of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Inland waters — Area in Austria, year by year

Annual values for Inland waters — Area in Austria, 1961 to 2024.
Year	1000 ha	Change
1961	135.9 1000 ha	—
1962	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1963	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1964	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1965	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1966	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1967	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1968	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1969	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1970	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1971	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1972	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1973	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1974	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1975	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1976	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1977	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1978	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1979	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1980	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1981	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1982	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1983	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1984	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1985	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1986	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1987	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1988	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1989	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1990	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1991	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1992	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1993	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1994	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1995	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1996	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1997	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1998	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
1999	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2000	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2001	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2002	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2003	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2004	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2005	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2006	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2007	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2008	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2009	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2010	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2011	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2012	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2013	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2014	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2015	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2016	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2017	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2018	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2019	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2020	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2021	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2022	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2023	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%
2024	135.9 1000 ha	+0.0%

Austria compared with similar countries

Austria's 135.9 1000 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 217 1000 ha, 63% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Austria's 135.9 1000 ha is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 240.5 1000 ha, 57% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	135.9 1000 ha	135.9 1000 ha	135.9 1000 ha	9
1970s	135.9 1000 ha	135.9 1000 ha	135.9 1000 ha	10
1980s	135.9 1000 ha	135.9 1000 ha	135.9 1000 ha	10
1990s	135.9 1000 ha	135.9 1000 ha	135.9 1000 ha	10
2000s	135.9 1000 ha	135.9 1000 ha	135.9 1000 ha	10
2010s	135.9 1000 ha	135.9 1000 ha	135.9 1000 ha	10
2020s	135.9 1000 ha	135.9 1000 ha	135.9 1000 ha	5

Countries ranked near Austria

119 Armenia 154.06 1000 ha compare
120 Ireland 139 1000 ha compare
122 Portugal 135 1000 ha compare
123 Yugoslav SFR 121 1000 ha compare
124 Uruguay 119.9 1000 ha compare

See the full ranking of 220 places →

More environment data for Austria

Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.98 Percentage change (2025)
Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.4 Percentage change (2025)
Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.529 °C (2025)
Temperature change 2.17 °C (2025)
Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 10.3 % change on previous year (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -0.833 % change on previous year (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.0096 % change on previous year (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is inland waters — area in Austria?: Inland waters — area in Austria was 135.9 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest inland waters — area recorded in Austria?: The highest recorded value was 135.9 1000 ha in 1961.
What is the lowest inland waters — area recorded in Austria?: The lowest recorded value was 135.9 1000 ha in 1961.
How does Austria rank for inland waters — area?: Austria ranks 121st out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
Is inland waters — area rising or falling in Austria?: Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Austria data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Inland waters — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Inland waters — Area
Unit: 1000 ha
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 220 places, 12,677 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 17 September 2026

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