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.
First-Year Student Numbers at Record High
There have been 48,600 new admissions to public universities in Austria for the winter semester of 2024/25.
More Households and Businesses Switch Energy Suppliers
A total of 377,840 customers switched electricity and gas suppliers in 2024, representing a switching rate of 4.7%.
Austrian Tourism Rebounds After Pandemic
The Austrian travel tourism industry has not only recovered but, in some cases, surpassed pre-pandemic levels.
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%).
Austria’s Thermal Spas Draw 8.6 Million Visitors in 2024
Visitor numbers rose in most regions, led by Tyrol, Upper Austria, and Styria, while Lower Austria and Vienna saw declines.
Vienna Sees 5% Rise in Cyclists as Infrastructure Expands
Last year, over half a million more cyclists were recorded at 17 stations, bringing the total to 11.4 million.
Unemployment in Austria Rises to 8.6% as Economy Struggles
The 8.6% unemployment rate means that 445,513 people were registered as unemployed or in training with the AMS in January.
Inflation Rises to 3.3% in January
The main contributors to inflation were the services sector, which increased by 4.7%, and energy, which rose by 3.7%.
