Fewer Marriages and Divorces in 2024
There was a decline in both marriages and divorces, with a total of 44,924 marriages and 14,344 divorces recorded last year.
Austria’s Birth Rate Hits Record Low
In 2024, 76,873 children were born – a 0.9% decline compared to 2023 – with the average number of children per woman dropping to 1.31.
Survey: Austrian Workers Unhappy with Irregular Hours
Weekend work and overtime are also major sources of frustration, particularly in sectors like tourism and healthcare.
Survey: Young Adults in Austria Prioritise Health
Mental and physical health is the main priority for young adults in Austria, according to a new study by pharmaceutical firm Merck.
Austria Sees 21% Increase in Red-White-Red Cards
The increase is part of the government’s efforts to tackle the shortage of skilled workers and attract talent from abroad.
Battery Disposal Grows as Austria Becomes More Eco-Conscious
New figures revealed a 5.7% rise in the collection of device batteries in 2023 compared to the previous year.
Austria to Introduce Mandatory Gender Quotas for Company Boards
A new bill proposed by the Ministry of Justice is set to introduce mandatory gender quotas for listed companies, requiring a 40% quota for the underrepresented gender on supervisory boards. For executive boards with three or more members, at least one must be from the underrepresented gender, typically a woman. “The proportion of women […]
Over 20% of Austria’s Population Are Foreign Nationals
Vienna recorded the highest proportion of foreign nationals in 2024, at 36.4%, followed by Vorarlberg (20.9%) and Salzburg (20.8%).
Emergency Calls in Austria Drop by Over 12% in 2024
Nearly 1.36 million operations – or roughly 3,700 a day – were carried out in response to distress calls last year.
Nicotine Use Among Teens in Austria on the Rise
A new report shows that while smoking rates among young people have fallen, the rise in nicotine pouch and e-cigarette use threatens to reverse this.