Facts and figures
on Linz's economy

 

Behind the dynamism of Linz as a business hub lie some impressive facts: from industrial value creation and the innovative strength of young companies to the region’s purchasing power – the figures show why Linz ranks among Austria’s strongest economic regions.

Here you will find the key figures and trends at a glance – as a basis for informed decisions and as evidence of our city’s special position within the Austrian economic landscape.

Key Figures Report

Zahlstadt
Linz 2025/2026

 

From its industrial heritage to digital innovation, from purchasing power to quality of life – Linz can be summed up in impressive figures. Whether you’re looking to invest, start a business or simply understand what makes this location special: here you’ll find the facts that matter.

The "Zahlstadt" is the official key figures report of the City of Linz – a compact reference guide that shows what makes Linz tick. From the Digital Mile with its thousands of employees, through hundreds of start-ups, to research expenditure running into millions: the data provides a clear picture of the economic dynamism and sustainable development at economic, social and environmental levels.

Discover the diversity of Linz’s economy, infrastructure and quality of life – well-founded information for better decisions, whether you want to invest here, set up a business or simply understand your city better.

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Linz City Dashboard

On linz.at, the City Research department presents the latest figures, data and facts in the City Dashboard, covering the areas of city life, the economy, climate and the environment, as well as mobility. For the time being, the site is optimised for desktop devices and in German only.

Linz City Dashboard

Linz Economic Data at a Glance

The City Research Department provides a wealth of information under Linz Zahlen (in German only) on the latest data relevant to Linz as a business location. This includes the labour market, economic strength and the future:

Labour market

3.1% of 15- to 64-year-olds are in employment. Every day, 110,310 people commute to Linz – making Linz Austria’s second-largest commuter hub after Vienna. The city offers around 208,000 jobs across 17,271 workplaces (66.8% in the service sector). Unemployment rate in 2025: 9.2%.
read more (in German only)

Economic strength

In 2023, the Linz-Wels region generated a gross value added of €36.6 billion – the highest of any Austrian region apart from Vienna. The gross regional product per capita stands at €66,400 (second place after Salzburg). Four of the ten highest-turnover companies in Upper Austria are based in Linz, including voestalpine (12,500 employees).
read more (in German)

Infrastructure

In 2024, there were 248 fast-growing companies and 1,060 start-ups. Purchasing power: over €30,000 per person. Tourism in 2025: over 1 million overnight stays – the third record year in a row. In 2024, 33 patents and 3 utility models by female inventors from Linz were registered with the Austrian Patent Office (a total of 36 inventions). The per capita invention rate stands at 17 per 100,000 inhabitants.
more about infrastructure (in German)

Disclaimer: English content translated with AI assistance.

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