GDP per Capita Comparison: Upper Austria, Austria, and EU

A chart comparing GDP per capita over 10 years (2013-2022) for Upper Austria (AT31), Austria as a whole, and the European Union (EU27).

The chart shows GDP per capita in Purchasing Power Standard (PPS), which allows for meaningful comparison across regions by accounting for differences in price levels.

Key insights from the data:

1. Consistent regional advantage: Upper Austria consistently maintains GDP per capita levels above the EU average (about 50% higher) and slightly below the Austrian national average.
2. COVID-19 impact and recovery: All three regions show a significant drop in GDP per capita in 2020 due to the pandemic, followed by a strong recovery in 2021-2022.
3. Strong growth over the decade: Upper Austria’s GDP per capita grew by 27.8% over the decade, from 35,300 PPS in 2013 to 45,100 PPS in 2022.
4. Widening gap with EU: The gap between Upper Austria and the EU average increased from approximately 12,300 PPS in 2013 to 15,100 PPS in 2022, indicating that this region is growing faster than the EU average.
5. Economic resilience: Upper Austria showed strong economic resilience after the pandemic, with GDP per capita in 2022 significantly exceeding pre-pandemic levels.