Trust in Science Remains High in Austria
Some 73% of people in Austria trust science “strongly” or “very strongly,” a figure consistent with last year’s results.
Billions in Unexchanged Schillings Still in Circulation
The Schilling was Austria’s official currency from 1925 to 1938 and again from 1945 until the euro’s introduction in 2002.
People in Austria Check Their Smartphones 36 Times a Day
Nearly a third spend at least four hours a day on their devices, rising to over five hours for those aged 14 to 29.
Quarter of Bachelor’s Graduates in Austria Struggle to Find Jobs
In contrast, around 92% of graduates with a master’s degree find work within a year of finishing their studies.
Study: Austria Behind on Quality of Life for Older People
Despite improvements in income, education and social support, the number of healthy years in Austria has stagnated since 2008.
Holidaymakers from Austria Set New Travel Records
The number of trips taken by holidaymakers from Austria between July and September has reached a record high for this period.
Part-Time Work in Austria Rises 30% in a Decade, Led by Women
In 2013, around 950,000 people worked part-time in Austria, but by 2023, that number had increased to 1.25 million.
Company Bankruptcies Rise by 22% in 2024
Liabilities are also expected to increase by 31%, with the rise mainly due to a string of high-profile insolvencies.
Nearly Half of Generation Z Suffer from Office Anxiety
Forty-seven percent of Gen Z experience strong anxiety ahead of the workweek, with just 66% finding their work fulfilling.
People in Austria Drink 100 Litres of Beer Annually
Despite a decline in consumption, beer remains a central part of the Austria’s drinking culture for 84% of residents.