EMU convergence criterion series - annual data in Austria

Austria: EMU convergence criterion series - annual data was 2.98 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
2.98
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
28th
of 38 countries
All-time high
8.77
in 1990
All-time low
-0.22
in 2020
Years of data
41
1985–2025

EMU convergence criterion series - annual data in Austria, 1985–2025

024681985200520251985: 7.81986: 7.41987: 71988: 6.91989: 7.21990: 8.81991: 8.61992: 7.41993: 6.71994: 71995: 7.11996: 6.31997: 5.71998: 4.71999: 4.72000: 5.62001: 5.12002: 52003: 4.12004: 4.12005: 3.42006: 3.82007: 4.32008: 4.42009: 3.92010: 3.22011: 3.32012: 2.42013: 22014: 1.52015: 0.752016: 0.382017: 0.582018: 0.692019: 0.062020: -0.222021: -0.092022: 1.72023: 3.12024: 2.82025: 3

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2025, emu convergence criterion series - annual data in Austria stood at 2.98.

That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and up 297.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, emu convergence criterion series - annual data in Austria peaked at 8.77 in 1990 and was at its lowest, -0.22, in 2020.

That places Austria 28th out of 38 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

EMU convergence criterion series - annual data in Austria, year by year

Annual values for EMU convergence criterion series - annual data in Austria, 1985 to 2025.
Year Value Change
1985 7.77 —
1986 7.44 -4.2%
1987 7.01 -5.8%
1988 6.86 -2.1%
1989 7.15 +4.2%
1990 8.77 +22.7%
1991 8.56 -2.4%
1992 7.37 -13.9%
1993 6.7 -9.1%
1994 7.03 +4.9%
1995 7.14 +1.6%
1996 6.32 -11.5%
1997 5.68 -10.1%
1998 4.71 -17.1%
1999 4.68 -0.6%
2000 5.56 +18.8%
2001 5.08 -8.6%
2002 4.96 -2.4%
2003 4.14 -16.5%
2004 4.13 -0.2%
2005 3.39 -17.9%
2006 3.8 +12.1%
2007 4.3 +13.2%
2008 4.36 +1.4%
2009 3.94 -9.6%
2010 3.23 -18.0%
2011 3.32 +2.8%
2012 2.37 -28.6%
2013 2.01 -15.2%
2014 1.49 -25.9%
2015 0.75 -49.7%
2016 0.38 -49.3%
2017 0.58 +52.6%
2018 0.69 +19.0%
2019 0.06 -91.3%
2020 -0.22 -466.7%
2021 -0.09 -59.1%
2022 1.71 -2000.0%
2023 3.08 +80.1%
2024 2.84 -7.8%
2025 2.98 +5.0%

Austria compared with similar countries

  • Austria's 2.98 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.17, 94% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
  • Austria's 2.98 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.19, 93% of the median. (28 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where EMU convergence criterion series - annual data in Austria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2022 +2000.0% -0.09 1.71
2020 -466.7% 0.06 -0.22

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 7.25 6.86 7.77 5
1990s 6.7 4.68 8.77 10
2000s 4.37 3.39 5.56 10
2010s 1.49 0.06 3.32 10
2020s 1.72 -0.22 3.08 6

Countries ranked near Austria

  1. 25 Finland 3 compare
  2. 26 Croatia 2.99 compare
  3. 26 Croatia 2.99 compare
  4. 29 Cyprus 2.93 compare
  5. 30 Luxembourg 2.9 compare
  6. 31 Ireland 2.89 compare

See the full ranking of 39 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is emu convergence criterion series - annual data in Austria?
Emu convergence criterion series - annual data in Austria was 2.98 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest emu convergence criterion series - annual data recorded in Austria?
The highest recorded value was 8.77 in 1990.
What is the lowest emu convergence criterion series - annual data recorded in Austria?
The lowest recorded value was -0.22 in 2020.
How does Austria rank for emu convergence criterion series - annual data?
Austria ranks 28th out of 38 countries with data for 2025.
Is emu convergence criterion series - annual data rising or falling in Austria?
Over the last ten years it is up 297.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Austria data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of EMU convergence criterion series - annual data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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EMU convergence criterion series - annual data
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Eurostat
Licence
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Coverage
39 places, 1,272 data points, 1949–2025
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