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Growth of Foreign Controlled Enterprises in Austria
Statistics Austria reports a slight increase in the number of foreign-controlled companies in Austria. As at 31.12.2016 there were around 10,800 companies in Austria that are part of a foreign group. In comparison, the number of foreign subsidiaries of Austrian companies remained constant.
October 31, 2018
Austria: Number of Naturalisations Increased by 3.7% in 2014
7.693 people acquired Austrian citizenship in 2014 (including 123 persons resident abroad). Compared to 2013, the number of naturalisations increased by 3.7%. Top former nationalities include Bosnia-Herzegovina (1 120), Turkey (885), followed by Serbia (671), the Russian Federation (433) and the Kosovo (381).
February 20, 2015
Austrian Population Rises Above 8.5 Million
Austria's population increases to 8.58 million at the beginning of 2015, according to preliminary results of Statistics Austria. In absolute terms, the population grew by almost 72 000 last year. Hence, population growth was significantly higher than in the previous year (2013: +56 000). More than half of the population growth was concentrated in the Eastern part of Austria (55.9%), where Vienna accounted for a large share of the total increase (38.9%).
February 20, 2015
Further Decrease of Inflation to 1.7% in August
The annual inflation rate of the consumer price index slowed down to 1.7% in August 2014 (July 1.8%).
September 17, 2014
Statistics Austria: IPP Down by 0.8%
Industrial producer prices in July 2014 are down -0.8% compared to July 2013.
August 29, 2014
Austrian Industrial Producer Prices Down By 0.6%
The industrial producer price index, IPPI 2010, reached 103.0 points in June 2014, representing a price decrease of 0.6% compared to June 2013.
August 1, 2014
Austria: Decreasing Production Trends in Industry and Construction
62.295 enterprises (+1.3% compared to the previous year) in the entire industry and construction sector turned over a total of €80.2 bn (-0.1%) from January until April 2014, coupled with slightly decreasing employment (907 384 persons, -0.2%).
August 1, 2014
Austria: IPP Down by 1.2%
Industrial producer prices are down by 1.2% in April 2014 compared to April 2013; stable development against previous month.
May 30, 2014
Austria: Marginally Increasing Production Trends in Industry and Construction
The 62.305 enterprises (+1.2% compared to the previous year) in the entire industry and construction sector turned over a total of €37.9 bn (±0.0%).
May 30, 2014
Austrian Public Debt to Rise Further
Quarterly government debt first quarter 2013: € 231.6bn or 74.2 % of GDP.
June 28, 2013
Austrian Government Debt Stands at € 214bn
Austrian government debt in relation to GDP declined slightly to 71.6%. Social insurance carriers reduced their debt by 49.5%.
December 30, 2011
Opposing Production Trends in Industry and Construction in September 2011
Total turnover went up by 9.5% year-on-year and reached € 23.0bn. Employment figures increased by 1.8%.
December 30, 2011
Construction Output Up by 1.4% from January to September
Construction of buildings increased by 7.8% while output in civil engineering declined by 6.5%. Volume of orders was up by 8.1%.
December 30, 2011
Record-Breaking Start of Tourism Winter Season
Austria’s tourism industry registered 3.98 million overnights in November. Arrivals rose by 3.5%.
December 23, 2011
Production Index Up by 3.0% in October
Production index in October 2011: +3.0% compared to October 2010, -0.3% against September 2011.
December 23, 2011
Inflation Rate Climbs Back to 3.6%
Consumer price inflation went up again in November 2011. Above-average price increases were registered for traffic and household energy
December 15, 2011
Lower Increase of Construction Cost in November
Construction cost in November 2011: +1.6% against 2010, -0.2% compared to October 2011.
December 15, 2011
Austria’s Population Exceeds 8.4 Million Inhabitants
The population has grown by 400,000 persons since 2001. The positive trend was observed in all federal states except Carinthia.
December 1, 2011
Positive Production Trends in Industry and Construction in August
Total turnover went up by 12.7% year-on-year and reached € 20.2bn. Employment figures increased by 1.9%.
November 30, 2011
Construction Output Increased by 1.5% from January to August
Construction of buildings was up by 6.8% while output in civil engineering declined by 6.6%. Volume of orders increased by 6.9%.
November 30, 2011
Production Index Up by 2.7% in September
Production index in September 2011: +2.7% compared to September 2010, -2.0% against August 2011.
November 24, 2011
Tourism Industry Looks Back on Strong Summer Season
Summer season 2011: Arrivals exceed 18 million mark for the first time; 64 million nights spent.
November 23, 2011
Industrial Producer Prices Went Up by 3.5% in September
The development was mainly driven by prices of intermediate goods. Energy prices were up by 8.7% on average.
November 18, 2011
Car Market Grows Slightly in October
New passenger car registrations increased by 0.7%; the mark of 300,000 registrations has already been exceeded in the year 2011.
November 10, 2011
Moderate Rise in Construction Costs in the Third Quarter
The price index reached 103.5 points in the third quarter: +3.0% year-on-year, +0.3% against the second quarter.
November 10, 2011
Retail Turnover Down by 1.2%
Sales volume of food retail trade was up by 0.3% in the first nine months of the year while the non-food sector registered a decline by 1.3%.
November 9, 2011
Austrian Industrial Production Increasing
Opposing production trends in industry and construction in July 2011; turnover +7.4%.
October 31, 2011
Industrial Production Still Rising
Austrian production index in August 2011: +5.6% compared to August 2010.
October 25, 2011
Tourism: Moderate Increase in Guest Nights
The current summer season 2011 brought a rise in overnights by 2.2% for the Austrian tourism industry between May and September.
October 25, 2011
Increase in One-Day Car Registrations
One-day registrations of passenger cars January to September 2011: +11.6%; 6.0% of new passenger cars were deregistered within one day.
October 21, 2011
Growth of Industrial Producer Prices Slowed Down in August
Prices of industrial goods gained 3.2% in August 2011. Against July, the price index fell by 0.2%.
October 20, 2011
Small Increase in Used Car Registrations
Registrations of used motor vehicles in Austria from January to September 2011: +0.8%; passenger cars +0.2%.
October 19, 2011
Online Shopping is Booming in Austria
45% of the Austrian population already practiced online shopping. The share of enterprises using mobile broadband connections rose significantly against 2010.
October 18, 2011
Moderate Price Increase in Civil Engineering
Austrian Construction cost September 2011: smaller increase in residential building than in civil engineering.
October 17, 2011
Inflation Rises to Highest Level in Three Years
Consumer price inflation rose to 3.6% in September, the highest value since September 2008. Mineral oil products remained the main price driver.
October 14, 2011
Car Registrations Still on the Rise
First three quarters 2011: new car registrations increased by 8.8%; September 2011 +9.4% in Austria. Motor vehicle registration was up by 7.7%.
October 11, 2011
Number of Agricultural Holdings Still Shrinks
Agricultural census 2010: Number of Austrian agricultural and forestry holdings decreased, trend towards larger holdings.
October 10, 2011
Wholesale Prices Continue Upward Trend
Wholesale price index in September 2011: +6.4% against September 2010, +0.6% against August 2011. Main drivers were coffee and oil products.
October 7, 2011
Massive Increase in Global Foreign Trade Deficit
January to July 2011: import trade volume of € 75bn, export trade volume of € 71bn. The global foreign trade deficit increased from € 1.86bn to € 3.89bn.
October 7, 2011
Rising Turnover in Austrian Retail Trade
Stimulation of trade in August 2011 - turnover in Austrian retail trade increased by 4.0%.
October 3, 2011
Public Debt Increased to 71.8% of GDP in 2010
Austrian public finance 2010: Public deficit up to 4.6%, public debt grew by 2.3 percentage points.
September 30, 2011
Growth in Industrial and Construction Turnover Slows Down
Opposing production trends in industry and construction in June 2011; turnover +4.5%. Energy supply and metal industry are dominant factors.
September 29, 2011
Construction Output Increasing by 1.2% from January to June
Austrian output of construction in the first half of the year: construction of buildings +6.8%, civil engineering -6.6%. Volume of orders grew by 4.1%.
September 29, 2011
Production Index Up by 4.4% in July
Production index in July 2011: +4.4% compared to July 2010, -1.3% against June 2011.
September 23, 2011
Summer Season 2011: New Record of Arrivals
The number of nights spent in Austria increased by 2.1% in the period from May to August. Arrivals went up by 4.3%.
September 23, 2011
Austrian Population Forecast 2050: Growth from 8.4m to 9.4m People
The Austrian population is growing – and becomes older. In 2030, 9.0m people will live in Austria, 9.4m in 2050.
September 21, 2011
Decreasing Registrations of Cars in Austria
Registrations of used motor vehicles in August 2011: -0.7%; passenger cars -1.8%, lorries +1.9%.
September 20, 2011
Employment Numbers Rose in the Second Quarter
Number of employed increased, number of unemployed decreased, more vacancies in the second quarter of 2011.
September 15, 2011
Inflation Falling Slightly in August
Consumer price inflation dropped to 3.4% in August. Above-average price increases were registered for traffic and household energy.
September 15, 2011
Construction Costs Continue to Increase
August brought a further rise in construction costs: +2.3% against 2010, +0.3% compared to July 2011.
September 15, 2011
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