Austrians happy but worried: money worries and fears for the future!

Austrians happy but worried: money worries and fears for the future!

A current survey by Marketagent.com shows the general mood of Austrians in terms of their satisfaction. 5,567 people aged 14 to 99 were surveyed, and the results highlight both positive and worrying aspects of life satisfaction. According to the report, 24.2% of respondents feel “very” satisfied, while 42.7% say they are “somewhat” satisfied. Even if the average satisfaction in Austria with a value of 2.2 is still better than in Switzerland (2.3) and Germany (2.5), numerous challenges are evident.

A central theme in the survey is financial satisfaction. Only 46.5% of participants said they were “very” or “somewhat” satisfied with their financial situation. There is particular concern about inflation. 72.8% of respondents are worried about inflation. The inflation rate in Austria averaged 2.9% in 2024, and it also fluctuated between 3.0% and 3.2% in the first five months of 2025. These economic conditions contribute to the insecurity of many Austrians.

Concerned citizens and social problems

In addition to financial worries, the survey shows that 69.4% of Austrians feel worried about increasing violence and crime. The police crime statistics for 2024 show 534,193 reports, which corresponds to an increase of 1.2% compared to the previous year. Of these reports, 86,205 are cases of violent crime, also an increase of 1.0%.

Fears about living standards and financial security in old age concern 58.5% of those surveyed. Likewise, 57.7% worry about a decline in income and loss of prosperity. Despite these concerns, 74.2% of Austrians rate themselves as optimistic, with 24.3% being “definitely” optimistic and 49.9% “somewhat” optimistic. In contrast, 21.5% expressed pessimistic views about the future.

Future prospects and life satisfaction

The survey results also reflect how people see their personal future. 12.8% view their prospects as “very positive,” while 44.4% rate them as “somewhat positive.” However, 3.5% have a “very negative” and 7.4% have a “somewhat negative” view of the future. 31.9% of respondents stated that they had a “partial, partial” opinion about their expectations for the future.

For further details on the survey results and life satisfaction in old age, those interested can view a comprehensive report on the website Insurance Journal and GDV see.