Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Austria
Austria: Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment was 269,500 Persons in 2025. ▲ Rising
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Austria, 1999–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Austria is 269,500 Persons, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.3% on the previous year and up 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Austria peaked at 283,700 Persons in 2021 and was at its lowest, 154,300 Persons, in 2001.
That places Austria 27th out of 46 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Austria, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 181,300 Persons | — |
| 2000 | 181,100 Persons | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 154,300 Persons | -14.8% |
| 2002 | 187,000 Persons | +21.2% |
| 2003 | 188,000 Persons | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 223,400 Persons | +18.8% |
| 2005 | 223,500 Persons | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 211,700 Persons | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 200,300 Persons | -5.4% |
| 2008 | 172,000 Persons | -14.1% |
| 2009 | 222,900 Persons | +29.6% |
| 2010 | 203,400 Persons | -8.7% |
| 2011 | 193,800 Persons | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 208,900 Persons | +7.8% |
| 2013 | 231,300 Persons | +10.7% |
| 2014 | 244,900 Persons | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 251,800 Persons | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 270,000 Persons | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 247,900 Persons | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 220,100 Persons | -11.2% |
| 2019 | 204,600 Persons | -7.0% |
| 2020 | 243,500 Persons | +19.0% |
| 2021 | 283,700 Persons | +16.5% |
| 2022 | 221,100 Persons | -22.1% |
| 2023 | 240,900 Persons | +9.0% |
| 2024 | 244,300 Persons | +1.4% |
| 2025 | 269,500 Persons | +10.3% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 269,500 Persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 273,650 Persons, 98% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Austria's 269,500 Persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 269,500 Persons, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 181,300 Persons | 181,300 Persons | 181,300 Persons | 1 |
| 2000s | 196,420 Persons | 154,300 Persons | 223,500 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 227,670 Persons | 193,800 Persons | 270,000 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 250,500 Persons | 221,100 Persons | 283,700 Persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More work & labour data for Austria
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2039 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2126 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1955 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.71 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.5124 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,294 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 2,584 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 3,691 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 3,708 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 7,399 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Austria?
- Labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Austria was 269,500 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 283,700 Persons in 2021.
- What is the lowest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 154,300 Persons in 2001.
- How does Austria rank for labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment?
- Austria ranks 27th out of 46 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents indicators on the size of the labour force, employment, and unemployment in large regions (TL2) and, where available, in small regions (TL3). Data definition and source The labour force status is presented by sex, for 15-64 year-olds and 15+ year-olds age ranges, the latter having less country coverage. Data is based on a labour force survey using ILO guidelines and collected from Eurostat (reg_lmk) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites. Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.