Austria’s unemployment rate rose by 0.5 percentage points to 6.8% in June 2025, with 364,419 individuals registered as unemployed or enrolled in training programs an annual increase of 7.8%. This surge underscores the ongoing economic challenges facing the country.

Among these, 288,545 people were unemployed while 75,874 participated in AMS-led training initiatives. Although the total jobless population grew by 24,500 compared to last June, it slightly declined by 7,600 from the previous month.

Gender-specific data shows female unemployment reached 6.6%, up 0.6 percentage points year-on-year, while male unemployment climbed to 6.9%, an increase of 0.5 percentage points. Vienna recorded the highest regional rate at 11.4%, with Burgenland at 6.1%, Lower Austria 6.0%, and Styria 5.9%. Tourism-heavy Salzburg and Tyrol maintained the lowest rates at 3.8% and 3.7% respectively.

Job listings fell nearly 14% year-on-year, with just 84,357 vacancies reported through AMS, signaling a tightened labor market. Manufacturing, health and social care, and industrial sectors suffered the most, while construction and temporary employment saw only modest rises.

In response, officials from the Public Employment Service and Ministry of Labor emphasized the need for active labor market policies, including skills training and budget increases AMS funding has been bolstered by an additional €40 million through 2025.

Economic research institutions have revised Austria’s forecast, predicting slight recovery in 2026, yet current labor market indicators show continued weakness. A rebound in employment is anticipated next year as economic growth resumes and demographic shifts improve workforce participation.

Overall, the June figures highlight the urgent need for policy action to address structural unemployment, enhance job creation, and support vulnerable regions and industry sectors across Austria.