Top 3 Destinations for Austria Expats (2023 Data via 2025 OECD Report)
The report estimates that 15,000 Austrian citizens left for other OECD countries in 2023, up 4% from the year before.
| Country of Origin | Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Germany | ~5,700 (38% of overall Austrian outflow) |
| Austria | Switzerland | ~3,300 (22% of overall Austrian outflow) |
| Austria | Turkiye | ~1,350 (9% of overall Austrian outflow) |
Germany and Switzerland together take 60% of Austrian emigrants. Same language, close borders. Turkiye at #3 reflects the strong Turkish diaspora ties in Austria, with many people moving back and forth.
Where are those destination countries sending their people?
Emigration of German citizens (to OECD countries) was 145,000 in 2023. ~18% went to Switzerland, 14% to Austria, and 13% to Poland.
Emigration of Swiss citizens (to OECD countries) was 9,700 in 2023. ~22% went to Spain, 20% to Germany, and 7% to the Netherlands.
Emigration of Turkish citizens (to OECD countries) was 158,000 in 2023. ~57% went to Germany, 7% to the Netherlands, and 5% to the United Kingdom.
| Country of Origin | Top Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Switzerland | ~26,100 |
| Switzerland | Spain | ~2,134 |
| Turkiye | Germany | ~90,060 |