Vienna has the lowest land consumption of all federal states

For World Soil Day on December 5, Vienna is emerging as a pioneer in land conservation. Despite a population growth of five percent since 2022, the daily land consumption in the capital is only 0.08 hectares – the lowest value nationwide.

Vienna Uses 24 Times Less Land Than Lower Austria

According to current data from the Austrian Conference on Spatial Planning (ÖROK), land consumption in Vienna is less than half that of Vorarlberg (0.2 ha/day) and almost 24 times lower than in Lower Austria (1.9 ha/day). Nationwide, the daily average is 6.5 hectares – with a slightly declining trend.

Only Nine Square Meters of Land Per Additional Person

The difference is particularly evident when looking at the area per newly added person: In Vienna, only about nine square meters of land are allocated per additional person, while in the other federal states it is an average of 576 square meters – more than 60 times as much.

Vienna's Urban Planning Focuses on Density Instead of New Areas

City Planning Councillor Ulli Sima (SPÖ) sees this as the success of compact urban planning with mixed use, high density, and green spaces: "Instead of building on green fields, we primarily rely on already used areas." She cites conversion projects such as the Nordwestbahnhof area or the "Out of the Asphalt" initiative as examples.

Vienna Plan 2035: Land Conservation as a Central Goal

With the urban development plan "Vienna Plan 2035," the city has set clear goals: New areas should be developed as much as possible within existing or already sealed areas. Climate and soil protection are at the forefront of all projects.

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