Migration Gain in Upper Austria

A chart showing the estimated annual migration gain in Upper Austria (AT31) over the past decade (2013-2023), along with the 10-year average.

The chart shows:

1. Annual migration gain (green bars): The estimated net migration into Upper Austria for each year
2. 10-year average (dashed pink line): The average annual migration gain over the entire period (6,934 people per year)

Key insights from the visualization:

• Migration patterns show significant variation over the years, with peaks in:
  • 2016 (approximately 11,688 people) – corresponding to the European refugee crisis
  • 2023 (approximately 12,380 people) – showing recent increased migration
• Lower migration periods appear in:
  • 2013 (approximately 3,242 people)
  • 2021 (approximately 3,730 people) – likely influenced by COVID-19 related restrictions
• The average annual migration gain over the decade is around 6,934 people per year

The estimates are based on:

• Actual population changes from the dataset
• An estimation that approximately 70% of population growth in Upper Austria is attributable to migration (based on Austrian demographic patterns)