Macedonians in Austria

Macedonians in Austria (Macedonian: Македонци во Австрија, German: Mazedonier in Österreich) refers to the ethnic Macedonian minority residing in the country. Thousands of Macedonians emigrated to Austria during the years of the Yugoslav federation.[citation needed] Many were temporary workers. After the Breakup of Yugoslavia many returned to North Macedonia, but a large proportion of the minority remained. In recent years migration to Austria has increased. By 2001 there were 13,696 Macedonian citizens in Austria,[1] however the Macedonian government puts the figure at 15,000.[2] A community spokesperson however estimated the figure to be over 25,000 people, claiming many Macedonians from other parts of the former Yugoslavia were also present in Austria.[citation needed]

Macedonians in Austria
Македонци во Австрија
Mazedonier in Österreich
Total population
13,696 - 25,000
Regions with significant populations
Vienna, Salzburg
Languages
Primarily Macedonian and German
Religion
Macedonian Orthodox Church, Sunni Islam
Related ethnic groups
Macedonians

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ 2001 census [permanent dead link] - Tabelle 13: Ausländer nach Staatsangehörigkeit (ausgewählte Staaten), Altersgruppen und Geschlecht - page 74
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-06-26. Retrieved 2008-05-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)