Austria fights with increasing unemployment: who is affected?

Austria fights with increasing unemployment: who is affected?

Austria sees a dramatic increase in unemployment at the beginning of 2025. According to the labor market service (AMS), 445,513 people are either unemployed or in training measures at the end of January, which means an increase of 5.8 percent compared to the previous year. This also means 24,306 those affected who have to fight for their existence. The payment of the AMS services for the registered unemployed is typically retrospectively in the following month, with the withdrawals for the month of January, which is now led to the accounts by transfer on February 5, 2025. Further payments by post will follow on February 7, 2025, as reported kosmo.at . The financial worries of those affected are likely to be reinforced by yesterday's reports about possible changes in relief.

rising figures in Vienna

The situation in Vienna is particularly worrying, where unemployment has risen by 6.7 percent to a total of 133,013 people. Analyzes show that young adults under the age of 25 and people over 50 are particularly affected. The number of training participants has increased by 1.9 percent to 38,312, which has a total of 5.6 percent. While a decline in unemployment could be recorded in some industries such as the construction sector, other sectors, such as goods production and retail, show dramatic growth. AMS-Vice-Vice-Present Katharina Luger emphasizes the need for a targeted mediation and qualification in order to cope with the challenges on the labor market, such as Meinbezirk.at determined.

In addition, there is a persistent shortage of skilled workers, which can be felt primarily in the health and social sector. Economic City Councilor Peter Hanke (SPÖ) warns that a strict austerity course could continue to put pressure on the AMS. In order to actively tackle the rising unemployment, he demands more resources and tailor -made offers for those affected. The pressure on the political decision -makers to create a supportive environment for the labor market will therefore be louder, while the numbers continue to remain worrying.