Statistics

Number of deaths constant on high level

According to preliminary results, 1 687 people died in Austria in calendar week 17 (from 26 April to 2 May 2021), which is approximately the same number of people as in the two preceding weeks (1 689 in calendar week 16; 1 683 in calendar week 15). The number of deaths is currently 14.1% above the five-year average (2016–2020) for calendar week 17.

Fewer deaths and injuries in road accidents in 2020; inappropriate speed number one cause of fatal accidents

Due to the lower traffic volume during the corona-related lockdowns from March to May and in November and December 2020, road traffic accidents with personal injury in Austria decreased significantly: 38 074 people were injured or killed in road traffic accidents in 2020. This represents a decrease of 16% or 7 482 people compared to 2019 (45 556).

The level of education in Austria is increasing: 18.1% of 25 to 64 year olds have a university degree or equivalent

The educational attainment in Austria is increasing. Since 2018, there are more university graduates and graduates of equivalent study programmes in the prime working age population than people who have at most a compulsory school diploma. This emerges from the current publication "Education in Figures 2019/20".

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11.05.2021

New passenger car registrations nearly doubled in April 2021; alternative powered passenger cars are significantly increasing

22 296 passenger cars were newly registered for traffic in April 2021, 98.7% more than in April of the previous year, but 30.2% less than in April 2019 (31 951). In total, 36 492 motor vehicles were registered, an increase of 82.9% compared to April of the previous year (compared to 2019: -20.6%).

10.05.2021

Bankruptcies decreased again sharply in the first quarter of 2021; registrations increased slightly

According to preliminary data, 484 enterprises were insolvent in the first quarter of 2021, 57% fewer than in the same period of the previous year. However, this decline can be explained to a large extent by the fact that the obligation to file for bankruptcy has been suspended since 1 March 2020 due to the Corona crisis.

10.05.2021

Construction prices increased in all construction branches in the first quarter of 2021

The construction output price index for the entire building construction and civil engineering sector (base year 2020) reached 101.9 index points in the first quarter of 2021. This represents a growth of 2.8% compared to the first quarter of 2020. In comparison to the fourth quarter of 2020, the construction output price index increased by 1.3%.