The results of the population census, which is conducted every ten years, present a numerical picture of the structure of the population, households and families in Austria. Since these statistics are compiled not only for the entire federal territory but also for municipalities and even smaller areas, they form the basis for public administration measures, economic decisions and scientific work.
The last traditional census in Austria was held in 2001. In 2011, the first register-based census was conducted, which replaces and continues traditional censuses. In the years between censuses, the Register-based Labour Market Statistics are compiled. Together, they have formed a continuous time series since 2009, and the results can be found on the topic pages. Both the Register-based Census and the Register-based Labour Market Statistics use administrative registers instead of collecting data via paper questionnaires.