History of the Jews in Austria

Jews have lived in Austria since the 3rd century CE, following the exodus from Judea under Roman occupation. Across centuries, the community's political status changed repeatedly, with periods of prosperity and political equality alongside pogroms, deportations, mass murder and antisemitism. The Holocaust drastically reduced Austria's Jewish community. In 2020, Austria had a Jewish population of 10,300, or 33,000 including people with at least one Jewish grandparent.

Earliest presence

Since the 3rd century CE

2001 census

8,140 Jews remained in Austria

Population in 2020

10,300 Jewish people