Modest Growth Replaces Recession

Following two years of recession, Austria's economy grew modestly again in 2025 (+0.6 percent in real terms). While industrial growth gradually gathered pace, the construction sector experienced further losses in value added. The general government deficit stood at 4.2 percent of GDP. Weak growth in real incomes dampened consumer spending, and the savings rate fell sharply. Inflation rose significantly, particularly due to the expiry of the electricity price cap and increases in charges, averaging 3.6 percent for the year.