Strongest Slump in GDP since 1945

Economic development in 2020 was driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions imposed to contain it. The Austrian economy recorded a massive slump. Private consumption was hit particularly hard, as were tourism, transport, trade, personal services and cultural and leisure facilities. The expansion of short-time working regimes supported per capita incomes. The COVID-19 crisis also had an impact on inflation, with unprocessed food and services becoming more expensive, while petroleum products dampened price increases.