Austria Trade Balance
External balance on goods and services NE.RSB.GNFS.CD
Austria's trade balance was $8.6B in 2025, ranked 41st globally. This represents a 36.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Austria's trade balance stood at $8.6B in 2025, a decline of +$5.0B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $8.6B by 2025. Austria ranked 41st globally.
Austria’s trade balance has risen to a surplus of 8,554,780,209.23 in 2025, placing it 41st globally and ahead of peers such as Portugal (7,657,856,594.11) and Hungary (9,065,028,228.47). The trajectory from a modest deficit of –11,818,999.74 in 1970 to a historic peak surplus of 19,114,143,977.64 in 2008 reflects the country’s gradual export expansion and diversification of its industrial base, while the sharp trough of –3,760,718,741.88 in 1996 coincided with the post‑Cold‑War adjustment period and a temporary slump in demand for Austrian manufactured goods. Over the 56‑year span, the balance has shifted from occasional deficits to a more persistent surplus, supported by strong performance in machinery, automotive components, and high‑value services. Continued integration into European supply chains and investment in green technologies are likely to sustain the surplus, although external shocks such as global commodity price volatility could alter the upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $9.1B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $8.8B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $8.6B | - | - |
| 2025 | $8.6B | −$5.0B | #41 |
| 2024 | $13.5B | +$4.1B | #129 |
| 2023 | $9.4B | +$12.8B | #138 |
| 2022 | $-3.4B | −$7.6B | #50 |
| 2021 | $4.2B | −$10.5B | #138 |
| 2020 | $14.7B | −$1.2B | #156 |
| 2019 | $15.9B | +$2.2B | #155 |
| 2018 | $13.7B | +$851.4M | #158 |
| 2017 | $12.8B | −$1.9B | #156 |
| 2016 | $14.8B | +$830.1M | #162 |
| 2015 | $13.9B | −$155.9M | #162 |
| 2014 | $14.1B | +$2.2B | #155 |
| 2013 | $11.9B | +$489.3M | #150 |
| 2012 | $11.4B | −$619.1M | #148 |
| 2011 | $12.0B | −$1.7B | #149 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Austria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Austria's trade balance was $8.6B in 2025. Ranked 41st globally. This represents a 36.8% decrease from the previous year.
Austria's trade balance peaked at $19.1B in 2008.
The lowest trade balance in Austria was $-3.8B in 1996.
Austria ranks 41st globally in trade balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.RSB.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Austria's trade balance is projected to reach $8.6B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Austria's trade balance was approximately 8.55 billion ($8.6B) in 2025.
The trade balance of Austria in 2025 was $8.6B. This ranks 41st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_austria_trade-balance,
title = {Austria Trade Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/austria/trade-balance/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}