Increase in unemployment in Lower Austria: The facts at a glance!

Increase in unemployment in Lower Austria: The facts at a glance!

The labor market in Lower Austria shows alarming developments: In the previous year of 2024, unemployment climbed by 8.8 % compared to the previous year, such as OTS . The increase in unemployment, which was 42,266 people at the end of November 2024, is particularly worrying, which corresponds to an increase of 7.3 % in the year. The entire number of job seekers, including training participants, is 52,228 and shows an increase of 7.2 % compared to the previous year. The current unemployment rate in Lower Austria of 6.0 % is therefore significantly above the value of 2023.

weak economy is noticeable

The economic situation is tense, which has also affected the labor market: Lower Austria has been continuously increasing unemployment for a year and a half. At the end of October 2024, 41,067 people were registered as unemployed, which corresponds to an increase of 7.6 % compared to the previous year, so

The AMS Lower Austria has already successfully integrated 72,364 job seekers into the labor market this year, but the forecast remains dark, especially in the export -oriented industry. It is feared that unemployment could continue to increase in the coming year, which underlines the Labor Market State Councilor Sandra Kern with a view to the ongoing economic difficulties. Despite a large number of vacancies - the current status of 13,681 vacancies - a discrepancy between the qualifications of job seekers and the requirements of the employer.