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]
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