Investor Presentaiton
OeBFA
Austrian Treasury
Austria's Strong Current Account Balance and Positive Net lending Position
Austria's Current Account Balance
■
Austria's solid current account development reflects its strong
international competitiveness
The average of Austria's current account balance over the last 20 years is
above both the Euro area and the EU average
% of GDP
5.0
■
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-) of the nation in % of GDP
Austria is an international net lender
(avg. net capital export 2007-2025e: +2.0% p.a.)
Austria has a positive net international investment position
(2023 Q3: 17.5% of GDP) 1
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
-1.0
-2.0
Forecast
2000
2001
2002
Republic of Austria / Investor Information, April 2024
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
■Austria
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Euro area
■ EU-27
Source: WIFO, March 2024, EC - Autumn Economic Forecast, November 2023
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023e
2024e
2025e
Greece
United Kingdom
Ireland
United States
Portugal
France
Finland■
■Spain
Italy
Belgium
Austria
EU-27
-8
-6
-4
-2
1. Economic & Fiscal Overview
0 2
Euro area
Japan
Germany
Netherlands
4
6
8
10
in % of GDP (average 2007 - 2025e)
Source: EC-Autumn Economic Forecast, November 2023, 1 OeNB, December 2023
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