Austria: public finances

How big is Austria's national debt?

Austria's general government debt was EUR 438.9 billion at the end of June 2026, 83.6% of GDP, according to Statistik Austria. Debt at the end of 2025 was revised to 80.7% of GDP.

General government covers the federal government, provinces, municipalities and social security funds, using the Maastricht definition the EU applies to all member states. The EU reference value is 60% of GDP. Quarterly ratios divide debt by GDP over the previous four quarters, so they can move with GDP as well as with borrowing. Eurostat publishes the annual figures for all EU countries on the same basis.

Official sources: Statistik Austria · Eurostat

What is Austria's budget deficit?

Austria's general government deficit was EUR 21.5 billion in 2025, 4.2% of GDP, according to Statistik Austria. Revenue was EUR 261.5 billion and spending EUR 283.0 billion. The federal government's share of the deficit was EUR 15.2 billion.

In the first half of 2026 the deficit was EUR 11.1 billion, 4.3% of GDP, with revenue of EUR 129.7 billion and spending of EUR 140.9 billion, according to the quarterly release. The EU reference value for deficits is 3% of GDP. Eurostat shows Austria's deficit at 4.6% of GDP in 2024. Half-year figures are not adjusted for seasonal patterns.

Official sources: Statistik Austria · quarterly release · Eurostat

How much does the Austrian government spend?

Austrian general government spending was EUR 283.0 billion in 2025, and revenue was EUR 261.5 billion, according to Statistik Austria. With nominal GDP of EUR 518.2 billion in 2025, spending was a little over half of GDP.

These figures cover all levels of government and the social security funds, so they include pensions and health insurance as well as the federal budget. The Federal Ministry of Finance publishes the federal budget itself, which is a narrower total. Statistik Austria's release breaks spending down by level of government and by type, such as social benefits, staff costs and interest.

Official sources: Statistik Austria

What is Austria's government debt?

The IMF puts general government gross debt in Austria at 81.4% of GDP in 2025. The peak was 85.6% of GDP in 2015 and the low 65.8% of GDP in 2007. It is 10th highest of 51 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 46.9% of GDP. Of 185 countries with 2025 data, 43rd highest.

What is Austria's budget deficit?

According to the IMF, general government net lending or borrowing in Austria was -4.2% of GDP in 2025, a deficit. Its high point since 2005 was 2019, at 0.5% of GDP; its low point was 2020, at -8.2% of GDP. Europe & Central Asia median: -2.4% of GDP; Austria is 42nd highest of 51. Worldwide: 134th of 188.

What is Austria's government revenue?

The IMF puts general government revenue in Austria at 50.9% of GDP in 2025. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. It is 5th highest of 50 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 41.3% of GDP. Worldwide: 15th of 187.

How big is Austria's government spending as a share of GDP?

According to the IMF, general government spending in Austria was 55.1% of GDP in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2020, at 57.3% of GDP; its low point was 2019, at 49.1% of GDP. It is 4th highest of 50 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 43.3% of GDP. Worldwide: 12th of 186.

How much tax does Austria collect?

The IMF puts central government tax revenue in Austria at 25.8% of GDP in 2024. The peak was 27.2% of GDP in 2015 and the low 24.7% of GDP in 2020. Europe & Central Asia median: 20.8% of GDP; Austria is 6th highest of 42. Worldwide: 10th of 92.

How much does Austria spend on its military?

According to SIPRI, military spending in Austria was 1.1% of GDP in 2025. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 2.0% of GDP, and Austria placed 39th highest of 46. World rank, highest first: 102nd of 149.