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Vienna in the labor market: Glimmer of hope despite rising unemployment
Unemployment in Vienna continues to rise, but growth is slowing. Younger and older job seekers are particularly affected.
Vienna in the labor market: Glimmer of hope despite rising unemployment
Something is moving on the labor market in Vienna. Although unemployment continues to rise in May 2025, growth is slowing. According to that 5 minutes In May, 119,136 people were registered as unemployed with the AMS Vienna. That represents an increase of 6.1 percent compared to the previous year, but it is the smallest increase in almost two years. AMS boss Winfried Göschl sees this as a glimmer of hope, even if he doesn't see a turnaround in sight.
The situation is particularly challenging for young people under the age of 25. Unemployment here rose by 6.3 percent. People over 50 are also affected, with a 5.4 percent increase in the number of unemployed and those taking training courses. The statistics show that it is particularly important for this age group to become active and not to be discouraged.
Focus on trade and construction
A look at the different sectors shows different developments. While unemployment in construction fell by 2.4 percent, it rose by 8.2 percent in goods production and retail. The hotel and catering industry is also feeling the consequences of the current situation, with unemployment increasing by 6.6 percent. The AMS Vienna states that job seekers should use the variety of support offers to find their way back to work.
The number of people in training is 37,635, an increase of 0.8 percent. This development shows that many Viennese are interested in further training in order to improve their chances on the job market. Especially for young Viennese under 25 years of age, the U25 is a contact point run by the AMS and the City of Vienna, which provides advice and support in finding an apprenticeship.
What the future brings
The forecasts for the near future remain cautious. According to Göschl, a reversal in the trend towards falling unemployment is not expected this year, but the increase is expected to level off further. The statistical surveys show that many people are still looking for a job. This makes it all the more important to take the right steps. The Statistics Austria provides valuable data that continues to accurately reflect the current situation.
In these dynamic times, it is crucial that job seekers stick to the old rule: no risk, no gain. Thanks to the wide range of support offers, now is the right time to take the first steps into a successful career.