Industrial production in Austria rose 1.7% year-on-year in March 2026, accelerating from a revised 0.0% reading in the previous month. The increase was driven mainly by stronger growth in the industrial sector (2.8% vs 1.0% in February), while construction output continued to decline, though at a slower pace (-3.0% vs -4.9%). Among the main industrial groupings, output increased notably for capital goods (9.4% vs 3.5%) and intermediate goods (1.2% vs 0.5%). Consumer durable goods production remained strong, although growth slowed slightly (15.8% vs 21.1%). Meanwhile, the decline in consumer non-durable goods eased (-2.3% vs -3.7%), while energy output turned negative (-7.2% vs 1.6%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, industrial output grew 1.5% in March. source: Statistik Austria

Industrial Production in Austria increased 1.70 percent in March of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Austria averaged 2.83 percent from 1997 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 34.00 percent in April of 2021 and a record low of -21.40 percent in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Austria Industrial Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Austria Industrial Production - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.

Industrial Production in Austria increased 1.70 percent in March of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Austria is expected to be 1.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Austria Industrial Production is projected to trend around 2.10 percent in 2027 and 1.90 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-10 07:00 AM
Industrial Production YoY
Feb 1.1% -0.2% 0.7%
2026-05-08 07:00 AM
Industrial Production YoY
Mar 1.7% 0% 0.8%
2026-06-10 07:00 AM
Industrial Production YoY
Apr 1.7%


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Industrial Production YoY 1.70 0.00 percent Mar 2026
Industrial Production Mom 1.50 0.10 percent Mar 2026
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New Orders 128.10 98.60 points Mar 2026


Austria Industrial Production
In Austria, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy. Manufacturing is the most important sector (69 percent of total production) including: machinery and equipment (9 percent); basic metals (6 percent); food products (6 percent); motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (6 percent); fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment (6 percent); and electrical equipment (5 percent). Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply account for 15 percent of total output followed by construction (13 percent), water supply, sewerage and waste management (2 percent) and mining and quarrying (1 percent).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.70 0.00 34.00 -21.40 1997 - 2026 percent Monthly
2021=100, WDA

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Austria Industrial Output Rises in March
Industrial production in Austria rose 1.7% year-on-year in March 2026, accelerating from a revised 0.0% reading in the previous month. The increase was driven mainly by stronger growth in the industrial sector (2.8% vs 1.0% in February), while construction output continued to decline, though at a slower pace (-3.0% vs -4.9%). Among the main industrial groupings, output increased notably for capital goods (9.4% vs 3.5%) and intermediate goods (1.2% vs 0.5%). Consumer durable goods production remained strong, although growth slowed slightly (15.8% vs 21.1%). Meanwhile, the decline in consumer non-durable goods eased (-2.3% vs -3.7%), while energy output turned negative (-7.2% vs 1.6%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, industrial output grew 1.5% in March.
2026-05-08
Austria Industrial Output Rises for 3rd Month
Industrial production in Austria rose by 1.1% year-on-year in February 2026, accelerating from a 0.3% increase in the previous month. This marked the third consecutive month of growth in industrial activity, driven largely by continued expansion in the industrial sector, though at a slightly slower pace (1.3% vs 1.8% in January). At the same time, the decline in construction activity eased significantly, with output falling just 0.1% after a sharp 7.6% decrease in the prior month. Within main industrial groupings, production increased notably for consumer durable goods (16.2% vs 23.1%), energy (8.3% vs -0.6%), and intermediate goods (0.9% vs 2.1%). Meanwhile, output contracted for capital goods (-0.3% vs 1.8%) and consumer non-durable goods (-3.9% vs 1.8%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, industrial output grew by 0.1% in February, slowing from a 0.6% gain in the preceding period.
2026-04-10
Austria Industrial Output Growth Slows in January
Industrial production in Austria rose 0.3% year-on-year in January 2026, easing from a revised 1.1% increase in the previous month. The slowdown was mainly driven by a smaller rise in industrial activity (1.8% vs 3.2% in December 2025) and a deeper decline in construction output (-7.6% vs -5.4%). Within main industrial groupings, growth moderated in intermediate goods (2.1% vs 3.8%), capital goods (1.8% vs 8.8%), and consumer durables (23.1% vs 28.9%). Meanwhile, production for consumer non durables continued to increase (1.8% vs 1.1%). Activity in energy also fell at a softer pace (-0.6% vs -8.3%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, industrial production rose 0.6% in January.
2026-03-10