Linz Population 2026
Linz has a population of 204,846, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇦🇹 Austria, located in Upper Austria. Roughly 2.2% of Austria's population lives here. It is about 8.3× smaller than Vienna, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
204,846
Rank in Austria
#3
Coordinates
48.31°N, 14.29°E
~266 m elevation · Europe/Vienna
Distance to capital (Vienna)
155 km
96 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Upper Austria
Cities near Linz
FAQ
What is the population of Linz?
Linz has a population of 204,846 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Austria.
What region is Linz in?
Linz is located in Upper Austria, Austria.
Is Linz the capital of Austria?
No, the capital of Austria is Vienna, about 155 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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