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.
Austrian Campsites See 8.5M Stays as Growth Continues
Carinthia, Tyrol and Salzburg emerged as the most popular regions, while Lower Austria and Vienna recorded the fewest overnight stays.
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%).
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%.
Vienna Apprenticeship Positions Drop by Nearly 17%
Although apprenticeship positions have declined, the number of active apprentices has remained largely steady.
Austria Sees Highest Car Registrations in Five Years
Austria recorded 253,789 new car registrations in 2024, the highest figure since 2019, marking an increase of 6.1% compared to 2023.
Nearly a Third of Young Austrian Men Are Overweight
Some 21.4% of men born in 2005 were classified as overweight based on their Body Mass Index (BMI), with a further 11.2% deemed obese.
Austria’s Exports Drop as Demand Weakens
The country’s four main export sectors – machinery, processed goods, chemicals and manufactured goods – all declined.
Austrian Inflation at 2% in December, Meeting EU Target
Although inflation in Austria had been slightly lower previously, the 2% rise still meets the EU’s stability goals.