Austria’s Cost of Living Rises Over the Past Five Years
By the end of 2024, the average Austrian household needed an extra €458 per month to maintain the same standard of living as in 2019.
People in Austria to Spend Around €126 on New Year Celebrations
Total spending is expected to hit €600 million, with the food and drinks sector taking the largest share.
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.
Austrian Small Businesses See Drop in Sales and Profit
Due to financial pressures, 28.6% of businesses, especially in manufacturing and construction, have reduced their workforce in the past six months.
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.
People in Austria Report Higher Stress Levels in 2024
Respondents also reported crying 20.3 times and arguing 17.8 times, showing a significant increase from previous years.
Austrian National Parks Set for Expansion
The new study shows that national parks are set to expand by 111,000 hectares – around 1.3% of Austria’s total land area.
Austria’s Economic Decline: What Can Be Done to Stop It?
As the Austrian economy continues to struggle and businesses consider relocating, The International asks what strategies could be implemented to revitalise it.
Survey: Austrian Companies Plan Job Cuts as Economy Worsens
More than half of Austrian CFOs now rate economic uncertainty as high, a rise from 40% earlier this year.
Vienna Loses Top Spot in Global Liveability Ranking
The drop in Vienna’s ranking in 2024 is mainly due to a reduction in the availability of suitable rental housing.