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Austrian Scorecard

Country profile

Austria is a Central European nation famed for its majestic Alpine scenery, historic architecture, and a long tradition in classical music and the arts. It has a population of 9.1 million, a population growth rate of 0.99%, and a median age of 43.09 years.

Historically, it was the heart of the Habsburg Empire, which fostered a rich legacy of cultural and intellectual achievements in Europe.

Today, Austria combines a strong sense of tradition with modern innovation, boasting a robust social system, thriving tourism, and a vibrant cultural calendar.

Its capital city is Vienna.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Austria worsened by 0.4% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Austria worsened by 3.3% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Austria improved by 62.4% from 2023 to 2024

General Government Debt in Austria improved by 1.1% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Austria worsened by 3.0% from 2020 to 2021

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Austria improved by 0.3% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Austria improved by 3.7% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development in Austria improved by 1.1% from 2021 to 2022

World Happiness Report in Austria worsened by 1.4% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Austria improved by 0.6% from 2022 to 2023

PISA Scores (Reading) in Austria worsened by 0.8% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Math) in Austria worsened by 2.4% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Science) in Austria improved by 0.2% from 2018 to 2022

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Austria worsened by 10.3% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate showed no change from 2020 to 2021

Government Effectiveness in Austria worsened by 9.4% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Austria improved by 12.3% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Austria improved by 2.5% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Austria worsened by 0.2% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Austria improved by 5.3% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Austria improved by 4.6% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Austria improved by 0.6% from 2020 to 2021