Gmunden unemployment rate falls below previous year levels

Unemployment in the Gmunden district of Austria decreased in October 2026, with 1,729 registered unemployed persons, representing a 1.0% decline compared to October 2025. This stands in contrast to Upper Austria, where unemployment rose by 2.2% during the same period.

The unemployment rate in Gmunden was 3.8%, significantly lower than the Upper Austrian average of 5.0% and the national rate of 7.3%. The decline was primarily driven by a reduction in unemployed men, while the number of unemployed women remained stable.

Demographic shifts show the most significant decrease among individuals under 25 years old, particularly those aged 19 and younger, who saw a 20.0% drop. Conversely, unemployment rose among those over 60 by 16.1%. In the middle-aged bracket, the 40 to 49 age group saw the largest increase of 7.9%.

Regarding the labor market, there were 1,362 open positions reported by the AMS Gmunden, a 1.2% decrease from the previous year. Additionally, 70 individuals were searching for apprenticeships, marking a 42.9% increase.