Austria Unemployment Rate
Austria's unemployment rate held steady at 7% in September 2025, unchanged from August 2025. This stability occurs amid persistent economic weakness which strains the labor market and hinders companies' ability to retain staff. September saw the 30th consecutive monthly rise in unemployment figures since April 2023, signaling ongoing labor market pressure. Austria's record low unemployment rate was 5.5% in June 2022 and record high was 12.8% in April 2020.
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Austria Unemployment Rate : Definition
The Austria unemployment rate represents the share of the Austrian labor force that is jobless and actively seeking employment. It is calculated by dividing the number of unemployed individuals by the total labor force (employed plus unemployed) and expressing the result as a percentage. Statistik Austria collects this data, typically adhering to international standards.