Homicide Rate in Austria: 1800 to Today (and Tomorrow)

Every data point in this series represents a life prematurely ended, a story halted by force. While these statistics provide an abstract view of security across generations, they are fundamentally measurements of human safety. To trace the homicide rate is to witness a profound shift in the stability of Austrian society. By examining the decline from 5.13 in the 1800s to 0.7 in the 2020s, we observe how the collective experience of physical safety has evolved, moving from an era of higher volatility toward the relative calm of today.

The historical trajectory shows a consistent downward trend that spans over two centuries. In the 1800s estimate of 5.13, the risk was significant. By 1900 it was 2 per 100,000, signaling a steady improvement in societal order. This progress continued through the middle of the twentieth century, reaching 1.12 in the 1950s. Today, Austria maintains a homicide rate of 0.7 per 100,000, ranking #13 of 157 countries. Projections suggest this trajectory will persist, with estimates reaching 0.46 in the 2100s, reflecting a long-term stabilization of public life.

For an individual born in the 1800s, the probability of becoming a victim was substantially higher than for those living in the 2020s. If you were born in the 1900s, you lived through a period where the rate was 2 per 100,000, whereas a child born in the 2030s can expect a projection of 0.67. This decline is not merely a fiscal or political abstraction; it is the statistical reality of living in an increasingly secure environment. Use the links below to compute how your life parallels those of others born throughout history.