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.
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.
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.
