Austria: Unemployment rate
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The most recent value is 5.3 percent as of June 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 5.5 percent. Historically, the average for Austria from January 1994 to June 2026 is 5.18 percent. The minimum of 3 percent was recorded in June 2000, while the maximum of 8.4 percent was reached in January 2021.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | Austria: Unemployment rate, percent |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | 5.3 |
| 2026 May | 5.5 |
| 2026 Apr | 5.9 |
| 2026 Mar | 6 |
| 2026 Feb | 6.8 |
| 2026 Jan | 6.2 |
| 2025 Dec | 5.8 |
| 2025 Nov | 5.7 |
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Definition: The unemployment rate represents the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 4.73 | 2025 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 5.58 | 2025 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 5.17 | 2025 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 5.94 | 2025 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 11.00 | 2025 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 60.12 | 2025 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 46.80 | 2025 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 55.06 | 2025 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 65.42 | 2025 | percent |
| Hours worked | 1,435.00 | 2023 | hours |
| Self-employment | 12.20 | 2025 | percent |
| Employment | 4.46 | Q1/2026 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 5.30 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Labor cost | 132.60 | Q1/2026 | index points |