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]
| 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
edit- ^ 2001 census [permanent dead link] - Tabelle 13: Ausländer nach Staatsangehörigkeit (ausgewählte Staaten), Altersgruppen und Geschlecht - page 74
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-06-26. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
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